How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Hawley Elementary | Merkel Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Hawley, TX | Merkel, TX |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 358 | 563 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 9.4:1 | 13.7:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 46.9% | 48.3% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Hawley Elementary | Merkel Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $15,234 | $11,577 |
| District | Hawley ISD | Merkel ISD |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Hawley Elementary | Merkel Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| White | 69.3% | 70.7% |
| African American | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25.4% | 24.5% |
| Asian | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 3.6% | 3.0% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Hawley Elementary | Merkel Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 372:1 | 526:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 10.6% | 19.1% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 30 | 37 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.