- Enrollment
- 1,145
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lampasas, TX
Kline Whitis El
Federal NCES profile for Kline Whitis El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482664003000
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kline Whitis El earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Lampasas · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 43.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Kline Whitis El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kline Whitis El ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Lampasas, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Kline Whitis El held near 441 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.7 → 33.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 482664003000 · Lampasas, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
449 enr · 14:1 · 43.3% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Lampasas H S (1,145 students)
Kline Whitis El held near 441 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.7 → 33.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Kline Whitis El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lampasas H S
Lampasas H S
1,145 students
- Lampasas Middl
Lampasas Middle
806 students
- Hanna Springs
Hanna Springs El
685 students
- Taylor Creek E
Taylor Creek El
555 students
- This school 449
Kline Whitis El
449 students
What this shows Kline Whitis El reports 449 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kline Whitis El compares
Kline Whitis 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 | 43.3% | ▼ 30% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 449 | top 57% | - | - |
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.
449
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
14:1
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
14.5%
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
$11,861
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 449 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 62.6%
Hispanic or Latino 31.6%
Two or More 4.7%
African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 62.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.6, Kline Whitis El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lampasas Isd reports $11,861 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kline Whitis El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lampasas H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lampasas Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hanna Springs El | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Taylor Creek El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kline Whitis El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 806
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 685
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 555
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- 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 (~449 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kline Whitis El
How many students attend Kline Whitis El?
Kline Whitis El has 449 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lampasas, TX. CCD year-over-year: 436 (2022-23) → 441 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kline Whitis El?
The student-teacher ratio at Kline Whitis 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 Kline Whitis El?
43.3% of students at Kline Whitis El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kline Whitis El?
The largest demographic group at Kline Whitis El is White at 62.6% of enrollment, in Lampasas, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kline Whitis El?
Kline Whitis El has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Kline Whitis El rank among public schools in Lampasas?
By Resource Investment Index, Kline Whitis El ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Lampasas, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Lampasas Isd?
Besides Kline Whitis El, Lampasas Isd also operates Lampasas H S (1,145 students), Lampasas Middle (806 students), and Hanna Springs El (685 students). See the Lampasas Isd district page for the complete list.