- Enrollment
- 3,189
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sachse, TX
Don Whitt El
Federal NCES profile for Don Whitt El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 484653011373
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Don Whitt El earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Sachse · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 15.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Don Whitt El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Don Whitt El ranks #1 of 4 schools in Sachse, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
Don Whitt El held near 769 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-33 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 49.7 → 54.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-33 students YoY 484653011373 · Sachse, TX Other · MID · TRAD
728 enr · 14.9:1 · 15.8% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Wylie H S (3,189 students)
Don Whitt El held near 769 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-33 headcount). Teacher FTE added 49.7 → 54.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Don Whitt El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wylie H S
Wylie H S
3,189 students
- Wylie East H S
Wylie East H S
2,709 students
- Ab Harrison In 1,093
Ab Harrison Int
1,093 students
- Grady Burnett 1,064
Grady Burnett J H
1,064 students
- Raymond B Coop 1,019
Raymond B Cooper J H
1,019 students
- This school 728
Don Whitt El
728 students
What this shows Don Whitt El reports 728 students on the CCD universe file.
How Don Whitt El compares
Don Whitt El 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 | 14.9:1 | ▲ 1% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.8% | ▼ 74% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 728 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
728
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 58% in Texas - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,136
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 728 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 37.0%
White 32.8%
African American 12.8%
Hispanic or Latino 11.5%
Two or More 5.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Asian at 37.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.3, Don Whitt El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wylie Isd reports $11,136 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Don Whitt El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wylie H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wylie East H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ab Harrison Int | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grady Burnett J H | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Raymond B Cooper J H | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Don Whitt El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,709
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,093
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,064
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,019
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~728 students)
Frequently asked questions about Don Whitt El
How many students attend Don Whitt El?
Don Whitt El has 728 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sachse, TX. CCD year-over-year: 802 (2022-23) → 769 (2023-24), nearly flat (-33).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Don Whitt El?
The student-teacher ratio at Don Whitt El is 14.9:1, which is 1% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Don Whitt El?
15.8% of students at Don Whitt El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Don Whitt El?
The largest demographic group at Don Whitt El is Asian at 37.0% of enrollment, in Sachse, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Don Whitt El?
Don Whitt El 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 Don Whitt El rank among schools in Sachse?
By Resource Investment Index, Don Whitt El ranks #1 of 4 schools in Sachse, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Sachse on the city page.
What other schools are in Wylie Isd?
Besides Don Whitt El, Wylie Isd also operates Wylie H S (3,189 students), Wylie East H S (2,709 students), and Ab Harrison Int (1,093 students). See the Wylie Isd district page for the complete list.