- Enrollment
- 87
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Gorman, TX
Maxfield El
Federal NCES profile for Maxfield El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 72/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482127002128
👥 S:T ratio 67
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 79
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Maxfield El earns 72/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Gorman · Resource Index
- 72
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.3:1
- small classes for Texas
- 66.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Maxfield El has class sizes smaller than 95% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Maxfield El ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Gorman, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Maxfield El held near 109 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 13.7 → 13.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 482127002128 · Gorman, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
108 enr · 8.3:1 · 66.7% lunch · RII 72
Nearest enrollment peer: Gorman H S (87 students)
Maxfield El held near 109 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE held 13.7 → 13.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Maxfield El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Maxfield El
108 students
- Gorman H S
Gorman H S
87 students
- Gorman Middle
Gorman Middle
47 students
What this shows Maxfield El reports 108 students on the CCD universe file.
How Maxfield El compares
Maxfield 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 | 8.3:1 | ▼ 44% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.7% | ▲ 8% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 108 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.3:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
108
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
8.3:1
students per teacher
- 44% below state mean
Top 5% in Texas - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
8.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$24,320
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 50.9%
White 49.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.0, Maxfield El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Gorman Isd reports $24,320 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Maxfield El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gorman H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gorman Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Maxfield El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 47
- Students per teacher
- 7.8:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
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 (~108 students)
Frequently asked questions about Maxfield El
How many students attend Maxfield El?
Maxfield El has 108 students enrolled. It is a public school in Gorman, TX. CCD year-over-year: 105 (2022-23) → 109 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Maxfield El?
The student-teacher ratio at Maxfield El is 8.3:1, which is 44% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 47% 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 Maxfield El?
66.7% of students at Maxfield El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Maxfield El?
The largest demographic group at Maxfield El is Hispanic or Latino at 50.9% of enrollment, in Gorman, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Maxfield El?
Maxfield El has a Resource Investment Index of 72/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Maxfield El rank among public schools in Gorman?
By Resource Investment Index, Maxfield El ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Gorman, 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 Gorman Isd?
Besides Maxfield El, Gorman Isd also operates Gorman H S (87 students) and Gorman Middle (47 students). See the Gorman Isd district page for the complete list.