- Enrollment
- 1,270
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Jacksonville, TX
Joe Wright El
Federal NCES profile for Joe Wright El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482459002754
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Joe Wright El earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #5 of 5
- schools in Jacksonville · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 85.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Joe Wright El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Joe Wright El ranks #5 of 5 schools in Jacksonville, TX.
School address
District: Jacksonville Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482459002754 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Joe Wright El held near 525 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 37.3 → 38.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 482459002754 · Jacksonville, TX Other · MID · TRAD
526 enr · 14.2:1 · 85.1% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Jacksonville H S (1,270 students)
Joe Wright El held near 525 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 37.3 → 38.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Joe Wright El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jacksonville H
Jacksonville H S
1,270 students
- Nichols Int
Nichols Int
674 students
- Jacksonville M
Jacksonville Middle
629 students
- East Side El
East Side El
623 students
- Fred Douglass
Fred Douglass
577 students
- This school
Joe Wright El
526 students
What this shows Joe Wright El reports 526 students on the CCD universe file.
How Joe Wright El compares
Joe Wright 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 | 14.2:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.1% | ▲ 37% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 526 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
526
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 50% in Texas - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.5%
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
$11,763
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 526 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 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 57.2%
African American 21.1%
White 18.4%
Two or More 1.9%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 57.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.4, Joe Wright El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jacksonville Isd reports $11,763 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Joe Wright El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Nichols Int | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jacksonville Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Side El | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fred Douglass | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Joe Wright El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 674
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 629
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 623
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 577
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~526 students)
Frequently asked questions about Joe Wright El
How many students attend Joe Wright El?
Joe Wright El has 526 students enrolled. It is a public school in Jacksonville, TX. CCD year-over-year: 542 (2022-23) → 525 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Joe Wright El?
The student-teacher ratio at Joe Wright El is 14.2:1, which is 3% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 10% 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 Joe Wright El?
85.1% of students at Joe Wright El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Joe Wright El?
The largest demographic group at Joe Wright El is Hispanic or Latino at 57.2% of enrollment, in Jacksonville, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Joe Wright El?
Joe Wright El has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Joe Wright El rank among schools in Jacksonville?
By Resource Investment Index, Joe Wright El ranks #5 of 5 schools in Jacksonville, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Jacksonville on the city page.
What other schools are in Jacksonville Isd?
Besides Joe Wright El, Jacksonville Isd also operates Jacksonville H S (1,270 students), Nichols Int (674 students), and Jacksonville Middle (629 students). See the Jacksonville Isd district page for the complete list.