- Enrollment
- 2,648
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Forney, TX
Henderson El
Federal NCES profile for Henderson El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481956009557
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 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
Henderson El earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Forney · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 38.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Henderson El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Henderson El ranks #2 of 4 schools in Forney, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-174 students YoY
Henderson El shrank from 737 students in 2022-23 to 563 in 2023-24 (-23.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 43.5 → 41.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-174 students YoY 481956009557 · Forney, TX Other · MID · TRAD
580 enr · 13.5:1 · 38.9% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: North Forney H S (2,648 students)
Henderson El shrank from 737 students in 2022-23 to 563 in 2023-24 (-23.6%). Teacher FTE lost 43.5 → 41.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Henderson El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Forney H
North Forney H S
2,648 students
- Forney H S
Forney H S
2,582 students
- Jackson Middle 807
Jackson Middle
807 students
- Rhodes is 746
Rhodes is
746 students
- Willett El 741
Willett El
741 students
- This school 580
Henderson El
580 students
What this shows Henderson El reports 580 students on the CCD universe file.
How Henderson El compares
Henderson 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 | 13.5:1 | ▼ 8% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.9% | ▼ 37% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 580 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
580
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 40% in Texas - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,032
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 580 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
46
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 47.4%
Hispanic or Latino 21.4%
White 19.3%
Two or More 6.7%
Asian 4.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 47.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.6, Henderson El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Forney Isd reports $10,032 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Henderson El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Forney H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Forney H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jackson Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rhodes is | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Willett El | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Henderson El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,582
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 807
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 746
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 741
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~580 students)
Frequently asked questions about Henderson El
How many students attend Henderson El?
Henderson El has 580 students enrolled. It is a public school in Forney, TX. CCD year-over-year: 737 (2022-23) → 563 (2023-24), down 174.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Henderson El?
The student-teacher ratio at Henderson El is 13.5:1, which is 8% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 14% 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 Henderson El?
38.9% of students at Henderson El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Henderson El?
The largest demographic group at Henderson El is African American at 47.4% of enrollment, in Forney, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Henderson El?
Henderson El has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Henderson El rank among schools in Forney?
By Resource Investment Index, Henderson El ranks #2 of 4 schools in Forney, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Forney on the city page.
What other schools are in Forney Isd?
Besides Henderson El, Forney Isd also operates North Forney H S (2,648 students), Forney H S (2,582 students), and Jackson Middle (807 students). See the Forney Isd district page for the complete list.