- Enrollment
- 2,143
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Henry W Sory El held near 523 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 45.0 → 42.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-25 students YoY 484008011226 · Sherman, TX Other · MID · TRAD
619 enr · 13.8:1 · 64.2% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Sherman H S (2,143 students)
Henry W Sory El held near 523 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 45.0 → 42.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Henry W Sory El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sherman H S
Sherman H S
2,143 students
- Sherman Middle
Sherman Middle
869 students
- Piner Middle 831
Piner Middle
831 students
- Dillingham El 710
Dillingham El
710 students
- This school 619
Henry W Sory El
619 students
- Washington El 464
Washington El
464 students
What this shows Henry W Sory El reports 619 students on the CCD universe file.
How Henry W Sory El compares
Henry W Sory 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 | 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 methodology
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
$14,264
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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.
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
District finance for Sherman Isd reports $14,264 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~619 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 548 (2022-23) → 523 (2023-24), nearly flat (-25).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.