- Enrollment
- 1,999
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Crandall, TX
W a Martin El
Federal NCES profile for W a Martin El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481551001122
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
W a Martin El earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Crandall · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 59.3%
- free-lunch eligible
W a Martin El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, W a Martin El ranks #2 of 3 schools in Crandall, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-59 students YoY
W a Martin El shrank from 644 students in 2022-23 to 585 in 2023-24 (-9.2%).
Teacher FTE added 43.0 → 44.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-59 students YoY 481551001122 · Crandall, TX Other · MID · TRAD
614 enr · 14.3:1 · 59.3% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Crandall H S (1,999 students)
W a Martin El shrank from 644 students in 2022-23 to 585 in 2023-24 (-9.2%). Teacher FTE added 43.0 → 44.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
W a Martin El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Crandall H S
Crandall H S
1,999 students
- Crandall Middl
Crandall Middle
1,038 students
- Noble Reed
Noble Reed
800 students
- Barbara Walker 709
Barbara Walker El
709 students
- This school 614
W a Martin El
614 students
- Hollis T Dietz 568
Hollis T Dietz El
568 students
What this shows W a Martin El reports 614 students on the CCD universe file.
How W a Martin El compares
W a Martin 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.3% | ▼ 4% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 614 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
614
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 51% in Texas - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.4%
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
$10,828
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 614 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
43
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 70.4%
White 22.6%
African American 5.0%
Two or More 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 70.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.1, W a Martin El is about as mixed as the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Crandall Isd reports $10,828 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How W a Martin El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crandall H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Crandall Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Noble Reed | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Barbara Walker El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hollis T Dietz El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to W a Martin El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,038
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 800
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 709
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 568
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~614 students)
Frequently asked questions about W a Martin El
How many students attend W a Martin El?
W a Martin El has 614 students enrolled. It is a public school in Crandall, TX. CCD year-over-year: 644 (2022-23) → 585 (2023-24), down 59.
What is the student-teacher ratio at W a Martin El?
The student-teacher ratio at W a Martin El is 14.3:1, which is 3% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 9% 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 W a Martin El?
59.3% of students at W a Martin El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of W a Martin El?
The largest demographic group at W a Martin El is Hispanic or Latino at 70.4% of enrollment, in Crandall, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for W a Martin El?
W a Martin El has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 W a Martin El rank among schools in Crandall?
By Resource Investment Index, W a Martin El ranks #2 of 3 schools in Crandall, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Crandall Isd?
Besides W a Martin El, Crandall Isd also operates Crandall H S (1,999 students), Crandall Middle (1,038 students), and Noble Reed (800 students). See the Crandall Isd district page for the complete list.