- Enrollment
- 1,771
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Elgin, TX
Booker T Washington El
Federal NCES profile for Booker T Washington El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481836001727
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Booker T Washington El earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Elgin · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 81.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Booker T Washington El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Booker T Washington El ranks #2 of 3 schools in Elgin, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Booker T Washington El held near 763 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 45.0 → 45.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 481836001727 · Elgin, TX Other · MID · TRAD
638 enr · 14.5:1 · 81.7% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Elgin H S (1,771 students)
Booker T Washington El held near 763 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 45.0 → 45.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Booker T Washington El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Elgin H S
Elgin H S
1,771 students
- Elgin Int
Elgin Int
863 students
- Elgin Middle
Elgin Middle
839 students
- Elgin El 673
Elgin El
673 students
- This school 638
Booker T Washington El
638 students
- Neidig El 528
Neidig El
528 students
What this shows Booker T Washington El reports 638 students on the CCD universe file.
How Booker T Washington El compares
Booker T Washington 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 | 14.5:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.7% | ▲ 32% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 638 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
638
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 53% in Texas - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,080
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 319 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
37
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 88.6%
White 7.2%
African American 2.8%
Two or More 1.3%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 88.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.9, Booker T Washington El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Elgin Isd reports $11,080 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Booker T Washington El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elgin H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elgin Int | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elgin Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elgin El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Neidig El | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Booker T Washington El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 863
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 839
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 673
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 528
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~638 students)
Frequently asked questions about Booker T Washington El
How many students attend Booker T Washington El?
Booker T Washington El has 638 students enrolled. It is a public school in Elgin, TX. CCD year-over-year: 750 (2022-23) → 763 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Booker T Washington El?
The student-teacher ratio at Booker T Washington El is 14.5:1, which is 1% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 8% 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 Booker T Washington El?
81.7% of students at Booker T Washington El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Booker T Washington El?
The largest demographic group at Booker T Washington El is Hispanic or Latino at 88.6% of enrollment, in Elgin, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Booker T Washington El?
Booker T Washington El has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical 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 Booker T Washington El rank among schools in Elgin?
By Resource Investment Index, Booker T Washington El ranks #2 of 3 schools in Elgin, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Elgin on the city page.
What other schools are in Elgin Isd?
Besides Booker T Washington El, Elgin Isd also operates Elgin H S (1,771 students), Elgin Int (863 students), and Elgin Middle (839 students). See the Elgin Isd district page for the complete list.