- Enrollment
- 1,589
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wichita Falls, 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 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 484578005222
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Booker T Washington El earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #15 of 24
- schools in Wichita Falls · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 91.9%
- 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 #15 of 24 schools in Wichita Falls, TX.
School address
District: Wichita Falls Isd · Texas
NCES ID 484578005222 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+57 students YoY
Booker T Washington El grew from 296 students in 2022-23 to 353 in 2023-24 (+19.3%).
Teacher FTE added 26.6 → 29.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+57 students YoY 484578005222 · Wichita Falls, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
377 enr · 14.5:1 · 91.9% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Rider H S (1,589 students)
Booker T Washington El grew from 296 students in 2022-23 to 353 in 2023-24 (+19.3%). Teacher FTE added 26.6 → 29.3 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
- Rider H S
Rider H S
1,589 students
- Wichita Falls
Wichita Falls H S
1,309 students
- Barwise Middle
Barwise Middle
1,164 students
- Mcniel Middle
Mcniel Middle
996 students
- Hirschi H S
Hirschi H S
790 students
- This school 377
Booker T Washington El
377 students
What this shows Booker T Washington El reports 377 students on the CCD universe file.
How Booker T Washington El compares
Booker T Washington El is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 91.9% | ▲ 48% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 377 | top 67% | - | - |
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.
377
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
91.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; 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
22.5%
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
$10,200
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 377 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 45.9%
Hispanic or Latino 29.2%
White 16.2%
Two or More 8.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 45.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.1, Booker T Washington El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wichita Falls Isd reports $10,200 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rider H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wichita Falls H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Barwise Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mcniel Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hirschi H S | Larger | 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
- 1,309
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,164
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 996
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 790
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~377 students)
Frequently asked questions about Booker T Washington El
How many students attend Booker T Washington El?
Booker T Washington El has 377 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wichita Falls, TX. CCD year-over-year: 296 (2022-23) → 353 (2023-24), up 57.
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?
91.9% 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 African American at 45.9% of enrollment, in Wichita Falls, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Booker T Washington El?
Booker T Washington El has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Wichita Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Booker T Washington El ranks #15 of 24 schools in Wichita Falls, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Wichita Falls on the city page.
What other schools are in Wichita Falls Isd?
Besides Booker T Washington El, Wichita Falls Isd also operates Rider H S (1,589 students), Wichita Falls H S (1,309 students), and Barwise Middle (1,164 students). See the Wichita Falls Isd district page for the complete list.