Enrollment
274
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Denton, TX
The Ann Windle School for Young Children
Federal NCES profile for The Ann Windle School for Young Children, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481674008531
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
The Ann Windle School for Young Children earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #17 of 20
- schools in Denton · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 85.1%
- free-lunch eligible
The Ann Windle School for Young Children has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, The Ann Windle School for Young Children ranks #17 of 20 schools in Denton, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
85.1%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How The Ann Windle School for Young Children compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at The Ann Windle School for Young Children
The Ann Windle School for Young Children is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Denton, Texas, enrolling 274 students.
At 13.7:1, 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.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 85.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 274 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 848 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #529.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (48%) and African American (30%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 274 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Denton Isd also operates Ray Braswell H S (2,812 students) and Guyer H S (2,577 students) alongside The Ann Windle School for Young Children.
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 The Ann Windle School for Young Children compares
The Ann Windle School for Young Children on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.7:1 | ▼ 7% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.1% | ▲ 37% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 274 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
274
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
85.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 43% in Texas - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$11,123
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 274 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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
Hispanic or Latino 47.8%
African American 30.3%
White 12.8%
Two or More 4.7%
Asian 4.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.9, The Ann Windle School for Young Children is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Denton Isd, which includes The Ann Windle School for Young Children.
$11,123
Per student
-18%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 68.7%
State 20.6%
Federal 10.8%
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 The Ann Windle School for Young Children Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ray Braswell H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Guyer H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Denton H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ryan H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Strickland Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to The Ann Windle School for Young Children's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,812
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 2,577
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 2,083
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 2,051
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 956
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar other 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 (~274 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about The Ann Windle School for Young Children
How many students attend The Ann Windle School for Young Children?
The Ann Windle School for Young Children has 274 students enrolled. It is a public school in Denton, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Ann Windle School for Young Children?
The student-teacher ratio at The Ann Windle School for Young Children is 13.7:1, which is 7% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 13% 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 The Ann Windle School for Young Children?
85.1% of students at The Ann Windle School for Young Children are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of The Ann Windle School for Young Children?
The largest demographic group at The Ann Windle School for Young Children is Hispanic or Latino at 47.8% of enrollment, in Denton, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for The Ann Windle School for Young Children?
The Ann Windle School for Young Children has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does The Ann Windle School for Young Children rank among schools in Denton?
By Resource Investment Index, The Ann Windle School for Young Children ranks #17 of 20 schools in Denton, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Denton on the city page.
Is The Ann Windle School for Young Children a good school?
The Ann Windle School for Young Children earns 40/100 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 Denton Isd?
Besides The Ann Windle School for Young Children, Denton Isd also operates Ray Braswell H S (2,812 students), Guyer H S (2,577 students), and Denton H S (2,083 students). See the Denton Isd district page for the complete list.
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