- Enrollment
- 549
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Perryton, TX
James L Wright El
Federal NCES profile for James L Wright El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 483465003891
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
James L Wright El earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Perryton · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 57.3%
- free-lunch eligible
James L Wright El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, James L Wright El ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Perryton, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-39 students YoY
James L Wright El shrank from 471 students in 2022-23 to 432 in 2023-24 (-8.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 27.8 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-39 students YoY 483465003891 · Perryton, TX Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
385 enr · 14.3:1 · 57.3% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Perryton H S (549 students)
James L Wright El shrank from 471 students in 2022-23 to 432 in 2023-24 (-8.3%). Teacher FTE lost 27.8 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
James L Wright El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Perryton H S
Perryton H S
549 students
- Perryton J H
Perryton J H
395 students
- This school
James L Wright El
385 students
- Edwin F Willia
Edwin F Williams Int
293 students
- Perryton Kinde 167
Perryton Kinder
167 students
- Ludi Pena Mart 13
Ludi Pena Martin Accelerated Education Center
13 students
What this shows James L Wright El reports 385 students on the CCD universe file.
How James L Wright El compares
James L Wright 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.3% | ▼ 7% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 385 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
385
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 51% in Texas - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,356
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 385 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 74.8%
White 23.4%
Two or More 1.3%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 74.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.6, James L Wright El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Perryton Isd reports $11,356 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How James L Wright El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perryton H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Perryton J H | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Edwin F Williams Int | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Perryton Kinder | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ludi Pena Martin Accelerated Education Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to James L Wright El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 395
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 293
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 167
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 13
- Students per teacher
- 3.3:1
- Resource Index
- 71/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~385 students)
Frequently asked questions about James L Wright El
How many students attend James L Wright El?
James L Wright El has 385 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Perryton, TX. CCD year-over-year: 471 (2022-23) → 432 (2023-24), down 39.
What is the student-teacher ratio at James L Wright El?
The student-teacher ratio at James L Wright El is 14.3:1, which is 3% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 9% 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 James L Wright El?
57.3% of students at James L Wright El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of James L Wright El?
The largest demographic group at James L Wright El is Hispanic or Latino at 74.8% of enrollment, in Perryton, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for James L Wright El?
James L Wright El has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 James L Wright El rank among public schools in Perryton?
By Resource Investment Index, James L Wright El ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Perryton, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Perryton on the city page.
What other schools are in Perryton Isd?
Besides James L Wright El, Perryton Isd also operates Perryton H S (549 students), Perryton J H (395 students), and Edwin F Williams Int (293 students). See the Perryton Isd district page for the complete list.