- Enrollment
- 2,035
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dallas, TX
Mcwhorter El
Federal NCES profile for Mcwhorter El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481305008511
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mcwhorter El earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #207 of 232
- schools in Dallas · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 77.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Mcwhorter El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mcwhorter El ranks #207 of 232 schools in Dallas, TX.
School address
District: Carrollton-Farmers Branch Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481305008511 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-47 students YoY
Mcwhorter El shrank from 698 students in 2022-23 to 651 in 2023-24 (-6.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 49.0 → 45.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-47 students YoY 481305008511 · Dallas, TX Other · MID · TRAD
661 enr · 13.8:1 · 77.8% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Turner H S (2,035 students)
Mcwhorter El shrank from 698 students in 2022-23 to 651 in 2023-24 (-6.7%). Teacher FTE lost 49.0 → 45.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Mcwhorter El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Turner H S
Turner H S
2,035 students
- Smith H S
Smith H S
1,971 students
- Creekview H S
Creekview H S
1,686 students
- Polk Middle
Polk Middle
974 students
- Blalack Middle
Blalack Middle
931 students
- This school 661
Mcwhorter El
661 students
What this shows Mcwhorter El reports 661 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mcwhorter El compares
Mcwhorter 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 | 13.8:1 | ▼ 6% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.8% | ▲ 26% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 661 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
661
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 45% in Texas - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
43.6%
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
$13,227
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 661 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 69.3%
African American 23.9%
Two or More 4.1%
White 1.7%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 69.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.1, Mcwhorter El is about as mixed as the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Carrollton-Farmers Branch Isd reports $13,227 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mcwhorter El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turner H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Smith H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Creekview H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Polk Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Blalack Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mcwhorter El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,971
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,686
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 974
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 931
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~661 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Mcwhorter El
How many students attend Mcwhorter El?
Mcwhorter El has 661 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dallas, TX. CCD year-over-year: 698 (2022-23) → 651 (2023-24), down 47.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcwhorter El?
The student-teacher ratio at Mcwhorter El is 13.8:1, which is 6% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 12% 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 Mcwhorter El?
77.8% of students at Mcwhorter El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mcwhorter El?
The largest demographic group at Mcwhorter El is Hispanic or Latino at 69.3% of enrollment, in Dallas, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mcwhorter El?
Mcwhorter El has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 Mcwhorter El rank among schools in Dallas?
By Resource Investment Index, Mcwhorter El ranks #207 of 232 schools in Dallas, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Dallas on the city page.
What other schools are in Carrollton-Farmers Branch Isd?
Besides Mcwhorter El, Carrollton-Farmers Branch Isd also operates Turner H S (2,035 students), Smith H S (1,971 students), and Creekview H S (1,686 students). See the Carrollton-Farmers Branch Isd district page for the complete list.