Enrollment
592
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Waxahachie, TX
Simpson El
Federal NCES profile for Simpson El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 484473013909
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Simpson El earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #1 of 6
- elementary schools in Waxahachie · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 25.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Simpson El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Simpson El ranks #1 of 6 elementary schools in Waxahachie, TX.
School address
District: Waxahachie Isd · Texas
NCES ID 484473013909 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.7%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-58% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Simpson El compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Simpson El
Simpson El is a mid-sized elementary school in Waxahachie, Texas, enrolling 592 students.
At 14.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Texas median, within a few percentage points of the 14.7:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 25.7% free-meal eligibility runs 58% below the Texas average.
With 592 students, its enrollment sits close to the Texas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 93% of the 8,960 Texas schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 843 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #11, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (37%) and Hispanic or Latino (33%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
11.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Waxahachie Isd also operates Waxahachie H S (3,056 students) and Howard J H (918 students) alongside Simpson El.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Simpson El compares
Simpson El on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.8:1 | ▲ 1% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.7% | ▼ 58% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 592 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
592
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
25.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% 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
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 57% in Texas - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.7%
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
$11,529
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 37.0%
Hispanic or Latino 32.6%
African American 18.9%
Two or More 8.6%
Asian 2.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 37.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.3, Simpson El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Waxahachie Isd, which includes Simpson El.
$11,529
Per student
-16%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 55.1%
State 30.8%
Federal 14.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Simpson El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waxahachie H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Howard J H | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Finley J H | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Coleman J H | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wedgeworth El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Simpson El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,056
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 918
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 839
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 775
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 594
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~592 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Simpson El
How many students attend Simpson El?
Simpson El has 592 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Waxahachie, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Simpson El?
The student-teacher ratio at Simpson El is 14.8:1, which is 1% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Simpson El?
25.7% of students at Simpson El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Simpson El?
The largest demographic group at Simpson El is White at 37.0% of enrollment, in Waxahachie, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Simpson El?
Simpson El has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Simpson El rank among elementary schools in Waxahachie?
By Resource Investment Index, Simpson El ranks #1 of 6 elementary schools in Waxahachie, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Waxahachie on the city page.
Is Simpson El a good school?
Simpson El earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Waxahachie Isd?
Besides Simpson El, Waxahachie Isd also operates Waxahachie H S (3,056 students), Howard J H (918 students), and Finley J H (839 students). See the Waxahachie Isd district page for the complete list.
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