- Enrollment
- 1,589
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wichita Falls, TX
Cunningham School
Federal NCES profile for Cunningham School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 484578005204
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cunningham School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Texas schools.
- #13 of 24
- schools in Wichita Falls · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.5:1
- small classes for Texas
- 66.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Cunningham School has class sizes smaller than 81% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cunningham School ranks #13 of 24 schools in Wichita Falls, TX.
School address
District: Wichita Falls Isd · Texas
NCES ID 484578005204 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Cunningham School held near 455 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 38.4 → 38.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 484578005204 · Wichita Falls, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
437 enr · 11.5:1 · 66.7% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Rider H S (1,589 students)
Cunningham School held near 455 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 38.4 → 38.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Cunningham School 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 437
Cunningham School
437 students
What this shows Cunningham School reports 437 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cunningham School compares
Cunningham School 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 | 11.5:1 | ▼ 22% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.7% | ▲ 8% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 437 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
437
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 19% in Texas - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.8%
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 437 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 46.2%
Hispanic or Latino 35.9%
Two or More 9.4%
African American 7.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 46.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.4, Cunningham School 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 Cunningham School 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Barwise Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mcniel Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hirschi H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cunningham School'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 (~437 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cunningham School
How many students attend Cunningham School?
Cunningham School has 437 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wichita Falls, TX. CCD year-over-year: 454 (2022-23) → 455 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cunningham School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cunningham School is 11.5:1, which is 22% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 27% 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 Cunningham School?
66.7% of students at Cunningham School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cunningham School?
The largest demographic group at Cunningham School is White at 46.2% of enrollment, in Wichita Falls, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cunningham School?
Cunningham School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Cunningham School rank among schools in Wichita Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Cunningham School ranks #13 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 Cunningham School, 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.