How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Howard J H | Shackelford El |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Waxahachie, TX | Waxahachie, TX |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | elementary |
| Enrollment | 918 | 452 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 18.4:1 | 12.9:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 40.5% | 33.8% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Howard J H | Shackelford El |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $11,529 | $11,529 |
| District | Waxahachie Isd | Waxahachie Isd |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Howard J H | Shackelford El |
|---|---|---|
| White | 30.6% | 41.4% |
| African American | 24.8% | 8.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38.7% | 45.1% |
| Asian | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 4.9% | 4.9% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Howard J H | Shackelford El |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 459:1 | 452:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 14.1% | 15.0% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 130 | 18 |
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.
Explore PlainSchools
Related
Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.