- Enrollment
- 901
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wichita Falls, TX
John G Tower El
Federal NCES profile for John G Tower El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481212000711
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John G Tower El earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #8 of 24
- schools in Wichita Falls · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 28.7%
- free-lunch eligible
John G Tower El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John G Tower El ranks #8 of 24 schools in Wichita Falls, TX.
School address
District: Burkburnett Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481212000711 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
John G Tower El shrank from 464 students in 2022-23 to 437 in 2023-24 (-5.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 34.6 → 33.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-27 students YoY 481212000711 · Wichita Falls, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
448 enr · 13.2:1 · 28.7% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Burkburnett H S (901 students)
John G Tower El shrank from 464 students in 2022-23 to 437 in 2023-24 (-5.8%). Teacher FTE lost 34.6 → 33.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
John G Tower El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Burkburnett H
Burkburnett H S
901 students
- Burkburnett Mi
Burkburnett Middle
743 students
- I C Evans El
I C Evans El
568 students
- Overton Ray El
Overton Ray El
526 students
- This school
John G Tower El
448 students
- Gateway Studen 25
Gateway Student Support Ctr
25 students
What this shows John G Tower El reports 448 students on the CCD universe file.
How John G Tower El compares
John G Tower 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.7% | ▼ 54% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 448 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
448
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 36% in Texas - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,173
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 448 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 53.6%
Hispanic or Latino 18.1%
African American 13.2%
Two or More 11.4%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
Largest group: White at 53.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.9, John G Tower El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Burkburnett Isd reports $12,173 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How John G Tower El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burkburnett H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Burkburnett Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| I C Evans El | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Overton Ray El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gateway Student Support Ctr | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John G Tower El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 743
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 568
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 526
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 25
- Students per teacher
- 5:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~448 students)
Frequently asked questions about John G Tower El
How many students attend John G Tower El?
John G Tower El has 448 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wichita Falls, TX. CCD year-over-year: 464 (2022-23) → 437 (2023-24), down 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John G Tower El?
The student-teacher ratio at John G Tower El is 13.2:1, which is 10% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 16% 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 John G Tower El?
28.7% of students at John G Tower El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John G Tower El?
The largest demographic group at John G Tower El is White at 53.6% of enrollment, in Wichita Falls, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John G Tower El?
John G Tower 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 John G Tower El rank among schools in Wichita Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, John G Tower El ranks #8 of 24 schools in Wichita Falls, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Wichita Falls on the city page.
What other schools are in Burkburnett Isd?
Besides John G Tower El, Burkburnett Isd also operates Burkburnett H S (901 students), Burkburnett Middle (743 students), and I C Evans El (568 students). See the Burkburnett Isd district page for the complete list.