- Enrollment
- 497
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Groesbeck, TX
H O Whitehurst El
Federal NCES profile for H O Whitehurst El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482181012942
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 6
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
H O Whitehurst El earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Groesbeck · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 63.7%
- free-lunch eligible
H O Whitehurst El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, H O Whitehurst El ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Groesbeck, TX.
School address
District: Groesbeck Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482181012942 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
H O Whitehurst El held near 477 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 33.9 → 29.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-24 students YoY 482181012942 · Groesbeck, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
470 enr · 14.2:1 · 63.7% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Groesbeck H S (497 students)
H O Whitehurst El held near 477 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 33.9 → 29.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
H O Whitehurst El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Groesbeck H S
Groesbeck H S
497 students
- This school
H O Whitehurst El
470 students
- Enge-Washingto
Enge-Washington Int
320 students
- Groesbeck Midd
Groesbeck Middle
208 students
What this shows H O Whitehurst El reports 470 students on the CCD universe file.
How H O Whitehurst El compares
H O Whitehurst 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 | 14.2:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.7% | ▲ 3% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 470 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
470
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 50% in Texas - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,919
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 470 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 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
White 53.4%
Hispanic or Latino 28.9%
African American 7.7%
Two or More 7.7%
Asian 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 53.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.9, H O Whitehurst El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Groesbeck Isd reports $12,919 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How H O Whitehurst El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Groesbeck H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Enge-Washington Int | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Groesbeck Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to H O Whitehurst El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 320
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 208
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~470 students)
Frequently asked questions about H O Whitehurst El
How many students attend H O Whitehurst El?
H O Whitehurst El has 470 students enrolled. It is a public school in Groesbeck, TX. CCD year-over-year: 501 (2022-23) → 477 (2023-24), nearly flat (-24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at H O Whitehurst El?
The student-teacher ratio at H O Whitehurst El is 14.2:1, which is 3% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 10% 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 H O Whitehurst El?
63.7% of students at H O Whitehurst El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of H O Whitehurst El?
The largest demographic group at H O Whitehurst El is White at 53.4% of enrollment, in Groesbeck, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for H O Whitehurst El?
H O Whitehurst El has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 H O Whitehurst El rank among public schools in Groesbeck?
By Resource Investment Index, H O Whitehurst El ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Groesbeck, 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 Groesbeck Isd?
Besides H O Whitehurst El, Groesbeck Isd also operates Groesbeck H S (497 students), Enge-Washington Int (320 students), and Groesbeck Middle (208 students). See the Groesbeck Isd district page for the complete list.