- Enrollment
- 2,143
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sherman, TX
Percy W Neblett El
Federal NCES profile for Percy W Neblett El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 484008011225
👥 S:T ratio 63
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Percy W Neblett El earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #6 of 7
- schools in Sherman · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.2:1
- small classes for Texas
- 68.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Percy W Neblett El has class sizes smaller than 93% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Percy W Neblett El ranks #6 of 7 schools in Sherman, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Percy W Neblett El held near 561 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 50.0 → 50.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 484008011225 · Sherman, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
462 enr · 9.2:1 · 68.3% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Sherman H S (2,143 students)
Percy W Neblett El held near 561 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 50.0 → 50.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Percy W Neblett El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sherman H S
Sherman H S
2,143 students
- Sherman Middle
Sherman Middle
869 students
- Piner Middle 831
Piner Middle
831 students
- Dillingham El 710
Dillingham El
710 students
- Henry W Sory E 619
Henry W Sory El
619 students
- This school 462
Percy W Neblett El
462 students
What this shows Percy W Neblett El reports 462 students on the CCD universe file.
How Percy W Neblett El compares
Percy W Neblett 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 | 9.2:1 | ▼ 37% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.3% | ▲ 10% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 462 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.2:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
462
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
9.2:1
students per teacher
- 37% below state mean
Top 7% in Texas - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
45.2%
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
$14,264
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 462 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
41
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 46.5%
Hispanic or Latino 27.9%
African American 13.6%
Two or More 8.2%
Asian 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 46.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.0, Percy W Neblett El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sherman Isd reports $14,264 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Percy W Neblett El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sherman H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sherman Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Piner Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dillingham El | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Henry W Sory El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Percy W Neblett El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 869
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 831
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 710
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 619
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~462 students)
Frequently asked questions about Percy W Neblett El
How many students attend Percy W Neblett El?
Percy W Neblett El has 462 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sherman, TX. CCD year-over-year: 559 (2022-23) → 561 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Percy W Neblett El?
The student-teacher ratio at Percy W Neblett El is 9.2:1, which is 37% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 41% 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 Percy W Neblett El?
68.3% of students at Percy W Neblett El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Percy W Neblett El?
The largest demographic group at Percy W Neblett El is White at 46.5% of enrollment, in Sherman, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Percy W Neblett El?
Percy W Neblett El has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Percy W Neblett El rank among schools in Sherman?
By Resource Investment Index, Percy W Neblett El ranks #6 of 7 schools in Sherman, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Sherman on the city page.
What other schools are in Sherman Isd?
Besides Percy W Neblett El, Sherman Isd also operates Sherman H S (2,143 students), Sherman Middle (869 students), and Piner Middle (831 students). See the Sherman Isd district page for the complete list.