- Enrollment
- 1,589
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wichita Falls, TX
Sheppard Afb El
Federal NCES profile for Sheppard Afb El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 484578005221
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sheppard Afb El earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #13 of 24
- schools in Wichita Falls · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 5.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Sheppard Afb El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sheppard Afb El ranks #13 of 24 schools in Wichita Falls, TX.
School address
District: Wichita Falls Isd · Texas
NCES ID 484578005221 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Sheppard Afb El shrank from 350 students in 2022-23 to 325 in 2023-24 (-7.1%).
Teacher FTE held 20.9 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-25 students YoY 484578005221 · Wichita Falls, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
312 enr · 15.6:1 · 5.7% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Rider H S (1,589 students)
Sheppard Afb El shrank from 350 students in 2022-23 to 325 in 2023-24 (-7.1%). Teacher FTE held 20.9 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Sheppard Afb El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rider H S
Rider H S
1,589 students
- Wichita Falls
Wichita Falls H S
1,309 students
- Barwise Middle
Barwise Middle
1,164 students
- Mcniel Middle
Mcniel Middle
996 students
- Hirschi H S
Hirschi H S
790 students
- This school 312
Sheppard Afb El
312 students
What this shows Sheppard Afb El reports 312 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sheppard Afb El compares
Sheppard Afb 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 | 15.6:1 | ▲ 6% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 5.7% | ▼ 91% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 312 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
312
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
5.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 91% 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
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 67% in Texas - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.0%
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
$10,200
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 312 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 59.0%
Hispanic or Latino 16.7%
Two or More 11.2%
African American 10.6%
Asian 1.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: White at 59.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.0, Sheppard Afb El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wichita Falls Isd reports $10,200 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sheppard Afb El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rider H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wichita Falls H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Barwise Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mcniel Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hirschi H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sheppard Afb El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,309
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,164
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 996
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 790
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~312 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sheppard Afb El
How many students attend Sheppard Afb El?
Sheppard Afb El has 312 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wichita Falls, TX. CCD year-over-year: 350 (2022-23) → 325 (2023-24), down 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sheppard Afb El?
The student-teacher ratio at Sheppard Afb El is 15.6:1, which is 6% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sheppard Afb El?
5.7% of students at Sheppard Afb El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sheppard Afb El?
The largest demographic group at Sheppard Afb El is White at 59.0% of enrollment, in Wichita Falls, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sheppard Afb El?
Sheppard Afb El has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Sheppard Afb El rank among schools in Wichita Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Sheppard Afb El ranks #13 of 24 schools in Wichita Falls, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Wichita Falls on the city page.
What other schools are in Wichita Falls Isd?
Besides Sheppard Afb El, Wichita Falls Isd also operates Rider H S (1,589 students), Wichita Falls H S (1,309 students), and Barwise Middle (1,164 students). See the Wichita Falls Isd district page for the complete list.