- Enrollment
- 247
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hamilton, TX
Ann Whitney El
Federal NCES profile for Ann Whitney El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482223005997
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ann Whitney El earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Texas schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Hamilton · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.1:1
- small classes for Texas
- 53.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Ann Whitney El has class sizes smaller than 89% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ann Whitney El ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Hamilton, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Ann Whitney El held near 405 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 38.5 → 40.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 482223005997 · Hamilton, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
382 enr · 10.1:1 · 53.4% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Hamilton H S (247 students)
Ann Whitney El held near 405 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 38.5 → 40.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Ann Whitney El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Ann Whitney El
382 students
- Hamilton H S
Hamilton H S
247 students
- Hamilton J H
Hamilton J H
194 students
What this shows Ann Whitney El reports 382 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ann Whitney El compares
Ann Whitney El held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.1:1 | ▼ 31% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.4% | ▼ 14% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 382 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.1:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
382
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.1:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 11% in Texas - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,236
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 382 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
31
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.6%
Hispanic or Latino 27.7%
Two or More 1.3%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 69.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.9, Ann Whitney El is about as mixed as the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hamilton Isd reports $15,236 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ann Whitney El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton H S | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hamilton J H | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ann Whitney El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 194
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~382 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Ann Whitney El
How many students attend Ann Whitney El?
Ann Whitney El has 382 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hamilton, TX. CCD year-over-year: 397 (2022-23) → 405 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ann Whitney El?
The student-teacher ratio at Ann Whitney El is 10.1:1, which is 31% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 36% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ann Whitney El?
53.4% of students at Ann Whitney El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ann Whitney El?
The largest demographic group at Ann Whitney El is White at 69.6% of enrollment, in Hamilton, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ann Whitney El?
Ann Whitney El has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ann Whitney El rank among public schools in Hamilton?
By Resource Investment Index, Ann Whitney El ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Hamilton, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Hamilton Isd?
Besides Ann Whitney El, Hamilton Isd also operates Hamilton H S (247 students) and Hamilton J H (194 students). See the Hamilton Isd district page for the complete list.