- Enrollment
- 2,668
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Webster, TX
Margaret S Mcwhirter El
Federal NCES profile for Margaret S Mcwhirter El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481428000908
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Margaret S Mcwhirter El earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Texas schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Webster · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- large classes for Texas
- 70.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Margaret S Mcwhirter El has class sizes larger than 70% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Margaret S Mcwhirter El ranks #2 of 3 schools in Webster, TX.
School address
District: Clear Creek Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481428000908 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Margaret S Mcwhirter El held near 768 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 51.0 → 48.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-21 students YoY 481428000908 · Webster, TX Other · MID · TRAD
810 enr · 15.9:1 · 70.8% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Clear Springs H S (2,668 students)
Margaret S Mcwhirter El held near 768 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 51.0 → 48.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Margaret S Mcwhirter El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Clear Springs
Clear Springs H S
2,668 students
- Clear Falls H
Clear Falls H S
2,508 students
- Clear Lake H S
Clear Lake H S
2,500 students
- Clear Creek H
Clear Creek H S
2,469 students
- Clear Brook H
Clear Brook H S
2,303 students
- This school 810
Margaret S Mcwhirter El
810 students
What this shows Margaret S Mcwhirter El reports 810 students on the CCD universe file.
How Margaret S Mcwhirter El compares
Margaret S Mcwhirter 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 | 15.9:1 | ▲ 8% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.8% | ▲ 14% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 810 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
810
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 70% in Texas - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.6%
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
$10,214
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 405 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
62
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 68.5%
African American 13.6%
White 11.1%
Asian 3.6%
Two or More 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 68.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.8, Margaret S Mcwhirter El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Clear Creek Isd reports $10,214 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Margaret S Mcwhirter El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clear Springs H S | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clear Falls H S | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clear Lake H S | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clear Creek H S | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clear Brook H S | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Margaret S Mcwhirter El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,508
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,500
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,469
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,303
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~810 students)
Frequently asked questions about Margaret S Mcwhirter El
How many students attend Margaret S Mcwhirter El?
Margaret S Mcwhirter El has 810 students enrolled. It is a public school in Webster, TX. CCD year-over-year: 789 (2022-23) → 768 (2023-24), nearly flat (-21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Margaret S Mcwhirter El?
The student-teacher ratio at Margaret S Mcwhirter El is 15.9:1, which is 8% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Margaret S Mcwhirter El?
70.8% of students at Margaret S Mcwhirter El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Margaret S Mcwhirter El?
The largest demographic group at Margaret S Mcwhirter El is Hispanic or Latino at 68.5% of enrollment, in Webster, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Margaret S Mcwhirter El?
Margaret S Mcwhirter El has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Margaret S Mcwhirter El rank among schools in Webster?
By Resource Investment Index, Margaret S Mcwhirter El ranks #2 of 3 schools in Webster, 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 Clear Creek Isd?
Besides Margaret S Mcwhirter El, Clear Creek Isd also operates Clear Springs H S (2,668 students), Clear Falls H S (2,508 students), and Clear Lake H S (2,500 students). See the Clear Creek Isd district page for the complete list.