- Enrollment
- 2,757
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Watauga, TX
Grace E Hardeman El
Federal NCES profile for Grace E Hardeman El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481023000488
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Grace E Hardeman El earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Watauga · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 52.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Grace E Hardeman El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Grace E Hardeman El ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Watauga, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Grace E Hardeman El held near 595 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 39.5 → 39.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 481023000488 · Watauga, TX Other · MID · TRAD
600 enr · 15.4:1 · 52.7% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Haltom H S (2,757 students)
Grace E Hardeman El held near 595 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE held 39.5 → 39.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Grace E Hardeman El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Haltom H S
Haltom H S
2,757 students
- Birdville H S
Birdville H S
2,069 students
- Richland H S
Richland H S
2,063 students
- Haltom Middle 909
Haltom Middle
909 students
- North Richland 882
North Richland Middle
882 students
- This school 600
Grace E Hardeman El
600 students
What this shows Grace E Hardeman El reports 600 students on the CCD universe file.
How Grace E Hardeman El compares
Grace E Hardeman 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 | 15.4:1 | ▲ 5% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.7% | ▼ 15% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 600 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
600
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 64% in Texas - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,940
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 600 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 36.3%
Hispanic or Latino 36.3%
African American 10.5%
Asian 8.0%
Two or More 7.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 36.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.4, Grace E Hardeman El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Birdville Isd reports $10,940 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Grace E Hardeman El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haltom H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Birdville H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Richland H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Haltom Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Richland Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Grace E Hardeman El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,069
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 2,063
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 909
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 882
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~600 students)
Frequently asked questions about Grace E Hardeman El
How many students attend Grace E Hardeman El?
Grace E Hardeman El has 600 students enrolled. It is a public school in Watauga, TX. CCD year-over-year: 600 (2022-23) → 595 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grace E Hardeman El?
The student-teacher ratio at Grace E Hardeman El is 15.4:1, which is 5% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Grace E Hardeman El?
52.7% of students at Grace E Hardeman El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Grace E Hardeman El?
The largest demographic group at Grace E Hardeman El is Hispanic or Latino at 36.3% of enrollment, in Watauga, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Grace E Hardeman El?
Grace E Hardeman El has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Grace E Hardeman El rank among public schools in Watauga?
By Resource Investment Index, Grace E Hardeman El ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Watauga, 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 Birdville Isd?
Besides Grace E Hardeman El, Birdville Isd also operates Haltom H S (2,757 students), Birdville H S (2,069 students), and Richland H S (2,063 students). See the Birdville Isd district page for the complete list.