- Enrollment
- 2,427
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Weatherford, TX
Ikard El
Federal NCES profile for Ikard El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 484480009365
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ikard El earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #8 of 9
- schools in Weatherford · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 66.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Ikard El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ikard El ranks #8 of 9 schools in Weatherford, TX.
School address
District: Weatherford Isd · Texas
NCES ID 484480009365 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Ikard El held near 612 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 41.6 → 43.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 484480009365 · Weatherford, TX Other · MID · TRAD
572 enr · 14:1 · 66.1% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Weatherford H S (2,427 students)
Ikard El held near 612 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 41.6 → 43.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Ikard El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Weatherford H
Weatherford H S
2,427 students
- Hall Middle 934
Hall Middle
934 students
- Tison Middle 834
Tison Middle
834 students
- Curtis El 585
Curtis El
585 students
- This school 572
Ikard El
572 students
- Austin El 547
Austin El
547 students
What this shows Ikard El reports 572 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ikard El compares
Ikard 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 | 14:1 | ▼ 5% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.1% | ▲ 7% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 572 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
572
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
14:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 47% in Texas - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,337
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 572 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 46.9%
White 42.3%
Two or More 5.4%
African American 3.7%
Asian 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 46.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.7, Ikard El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Weatherford Isd reports $11,337 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ikard El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weatherford H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hall Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tison Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Curtis El | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Austin El | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ikard El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 934
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 834
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 585
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 547
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~572 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ikard El
How many students attend Ikard El?
Ikard El has 572 students enrolled. It is a public school in Weatherford, TX. CCD year-over-year: 620 (2022-23) → 612 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ikard El?
The student-teacher ratio at Ikard El is 14:1, which is 5% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 11% 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 Ikard El?
66.1% of students at Ikard El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ikard El?
The largest demographic group at Ikard El is Hispanic or Latino at 46.9% of enrollment, in Weatherford, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ikard El?
Ikard 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 Ikard El rank among schools in Weatherford?
By Resource Investment Index, Ikard El ranks #8 of 9 schools in Weatherford, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Weatherford on the city page.
What other schools are in Weatherford Isd?
Besides Ikard El, Weatherford Isd also operates Weatherford H S (2,427 students), Hall Middle (934 students), and Tison Middle (834 students). See the Weatherford Isd district page for the complete list.