- Enrollment
- 2,427
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Weatherford, TX
Curtis El
Federal NCES profile for Curtis El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 484480006495
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Curtis El earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #9 of 9
- schools in Weatherford · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 45.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Curtis El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Curtis El ranks #9 of 9 schools in Weatherford, TX.
School address
District: Weatherford Isd · Texas
NCES ID 484480006495 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-34 students YoY
Curtis El shrank from 644 students in 2022-23 to 610 in 2023-24 (-5.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 40.9 → 40.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-34 students YoY 484480006495 · Weatherford, TX Other · MID · TRAD
585 enr · 14.6:1 · 45.5% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Weatherford H S (2,427 students)
Curtis El shrank from 644 students in 2022-23 to 610 in 2023-24 (-5.3%). Teacher FTE lost 40.9 → 40.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Curtis El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Weatherford H
Weatherford H S
2,427 students
- Hall Middle 934
Hall Middle
934 students
- Tison Middle 834
Tison Middle
834 students
- This school 585
Curtis El
585 students
- Ikard El 572
Ikard El
572 students
- Austin El 547
Austin El
547 students
What this shows Curtis El reports 585 students on the CCD universe file.
How Curtis El compares
Curtis El is a shrinking 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 | 14.6:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.5% | ▼ 26% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 585 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
585
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 55% in Texas - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.1%
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
$11,337
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 585 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
36
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 63.4%
Hispanic or Latino 29.4%
Two or More 4.6%
African American 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 63.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.9, Curtis El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Weatherford Isd reports $11,337 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Curtis El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weatherford H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hall Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tison Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ikard El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Austin El | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Curtis El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 934
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 834
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 572
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 547
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~585 students)
Frequently asked questions about Curtis El
How many students attend Curtis El?
Curtis El has 585 students enrolled. It is a public school in Weatherford, TX. CCD year-over-year: 644 (2022-23) → 610 (2023-24), down 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Curtis El?
The student-teacher ratio at Curtis El is 14.6:1, which is 1% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 7% 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 Curtis El?
45.5% of students at Curtis El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Curtis El?
The largest demographic group at Curtis El is White at 63.4% of enrollment, in Weatherford, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Curtis El?
Curtis El has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Curtis El rank among schools in Weatherford?
By Resource Investment Index, Curtis El ranks #9 of 9 schools in Weatherford, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Weatherford on the city page.
What other schools are in Weatherford Isd?
Besides Curtis El, Weatherford Isd also operates Weatherford H S (2,427 students), Hall Middle (934 students), and Tison Middle (834 students). See the Weatherford Isd district page for the complete list.