- Enrollment
- 189
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Farwell, TX
Farwell El
Federal NCES profile for Farwell El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481911001780
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Farwell El earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Texas schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Farwell · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.6:1
- small classes for Texas
- 47.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Farwell El has class sizes smaller than 80% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Farwell El ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Farwell, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Farwell El held near 287 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 24.8 → 24.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 481911001780 · Farwell, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
279 enr · 11.6:1 · 47.0% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Farwell H S (189 students)
Farwell El held near 287 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 24.8 → 24.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Farwell El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Farwell El
279 students
- Farwell H S
Farwell H S
189 students
- Farwell J H
Farwell J H
131 students
What this shows Farwell El reports 279 students on the CCD universe file.
How Farwell El compares
Farwell 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 | 11.6:1 | ▼ 21% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.0% | ▼ 24% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 279 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
279
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 20% in Texas - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
7.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,812
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
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 53.8%
White 45.2%
Asian 0.7%
Two or More 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 53.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.6, Farwell El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Farwell Isd reports $12,812 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Farwell El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farwell H S | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Farwell J H | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Farwell El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 131
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
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 (~279 students)
Frequently asked questions about Farwell El
How many students attend Farwell El?
Farwell El has 279 students enrolled. It is a public school in Farwell, TX. CCD year-over-year: 283 (2022-23) → 287 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Farwell El?
The student-teacher ratio at Farwell El is 11.6:1, which is 21% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 26% 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 Farwell El?
47.0% of students at Farwell El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Farwell El?
The largest demographic group at Farwell El is Hispanic or Latino at 53.8% of enrollment, in Farwell, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Farwell El?
Farwell El has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Farwell El rank among public schools in Farwell?
By Resource Investment Index, Farwell El ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Farwell, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Farwell Isd?
Besides Farwell El, Farwell Isd also operates Farwell H S (189 students) and Farwell J H (131 students). See the Farwell Isd district page for the complete list.