Enrollment
619
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sherman, TX
Henry W Sory El
Federal NCES profile for Henry W Sory El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 484008011226
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Henry W Sory El earns 36/100 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 7
- schools in Sherman · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 64.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Henry W Sory El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Henry W Sory El ranks #4 of 7 schools in Sherman, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
45.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
64.2%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Henry W Sory El compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Henry W Sory El
Henry W Sory El is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Sherman, Texas, enrolling 619 students.
At 13.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Texas median, within a few percentage points of the 14.7:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 64.2% lands close to the Texas typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 619 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 1,685 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #1,254, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (42%) and Hispanic or Latino (29%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 619 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 5 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Sherman Isd also operates Sherman H S (2,143 students) and Sherman Middle (869 students) alongside Henry W Sory El.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Henry W Sory El compares
Henry W Sory El on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.8:1 | ▼ 6% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.2% | ▲ 4% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 619 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
619
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
64.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 45% in Texas - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,864
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
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 619 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
25
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 42.2%
Hispanic or Latino 29.1%
African American 10.7%
Two or More 9.4%
Asian 7.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 42.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.1, Henry W Sory El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sherman Isd, which includes Henry W Sory El.
$12,864
Per student
-6%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.5%
State 34.8%
Federal 13.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Henry W Sory El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sherman H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sherman Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Piner Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dillingham El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Henry W Sory El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,143
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 869
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 831
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 710
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 464
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~619 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Henry W Sory El
How many students attend Henry W Sory El?
Henry W Sory El has 619 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sherman, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Henry W Sory El?
The student-teacher ratio at Henry W Sory El is 13.8:1, which is 6% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 12% 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 Henry W Sory El?
64.2% of students at Henry W Sory El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Henry W Sory El?
The largest demographic group at Henry W Sory El is White at 42.2% of enrollment, in Sherman, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Henry W Sory El?
Henry W Sory El has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Henry W Sory El rank among schools in Sherman?
By Resource Investment Index, Henry W Sory El ranks #4 of 7 schools in Sherman, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Sherman on the city page.
Is Henry W Sory El a good school?
Henry W Sory El earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Sherman Isd?
Besides Henry W Sory El, Sherman Isd also operates Sherman H S (2,143 students), Sherman Middle (869 students), and Piner Middle (831 students). See the Sherman Isd district page for the complete list.
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