- Enrollment
- 524
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Weatherford, TX
Peaster El
Federal NCES profile for Peaster El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483450007083
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Peaster El earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 9
- schools in Weatherford · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.5:1
- small classes for Texas
- 22.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Peaster El has class sizes smaller than 92% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Peaster El ranks #1 of 9 schools in Weatherford, TX.
School address
District: Peaster Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483450007083 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-339 students YoY
Peaster El shrank from 862 students in 2022-23 to 523 in 2023-24 (-39.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 55.8 → 37.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-339 students YoY 483450007083 · Weatherford, TX Other · MID · TRAD
525 enr · 9.5:1 · 22.0% lunch · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: Peaster H S (524 students)
Peaster El shrank from 862 students in 2022-23 to 523 in 2023-24 (-39.3%). Teacher FTE lost 55.8 → 37.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Peaster El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Peaster El
525 students
- Peaster H S
Peaster H S
524 students
- Peaster J H
Peaster J H
277 students
What this shows Peaster El reports 525 students on the CCD universe file.
How Peaster El compares
Peaster 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 | 9.5:1 | ▼ 35% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.0% | ▼ 64% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 525 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.5:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
525
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% 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
9.5:1
students per teacher
- 35% below state mean
Top 8% in Texas - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.2%
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
$10,942
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 263 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.5%
Hispanic or Latino 20.6%
Two or More 4.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 73.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.5, Peaster El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Peaster Isd reports $10,942 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Peaster El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peaster H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Peaster J H | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Peaster El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 277
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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 (~525 students)
Frequently asked questions about Peaster El
How many students attend Peaster El?
Peaster El has 525 students enrolled. It is a public school in Weatherford, TX. CCD year-over-year: 862 (2022-23) → 523 (2023-24), down 339.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Peaster El?
The student-teacher ratio at Peaster El is 9.5:1, which is 35% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 39% 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 Peaster El?
22.0% of students at Peaster El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Peaster El?
The largest demographic group at Peaster El is White at 73.5% of enrollment, in Weatherford, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Peaster El?
Peaster El has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (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 Peaster El rank among schools in Weatherford?
By Resource Investment Index, Peaster El ranks #1 of 9 schools in Weatherford, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Weatherford on the city page.
What other schools are in Peaster Isd?
Besides Peaster El, Peaster Isd also operates Peaster H S (524 students) and Peaster J H (277 students). See the Peaster Isd district page for the complete list.