Enrollment
614
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
59.3%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How W a Martin El compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at W a Martin El
W a Martin El is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Crandall, Texas, enrolling 614 students.
At 14.3:1, 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.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 59.3% lands close to the Texas typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 614 students, its enrollment sits close to the Texas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 1,563 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #1,165, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (70%) and White (23%) (diversity index 45/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 614 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Crandall Isd spends $10,553 per pupil, 23% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Crandall Isd also operates Crandall H S (1,999 students) and Crandall Middle (1,038 students) alongside W a Martin 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 W a Martin El compares
W a Martin 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,553
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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Crandall Isd, which includes W a Martin El.
$10,553
Per student
-23%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.7%
State 54.1%
Federal 11.2%
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 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
- 1,999
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- 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
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 (~614 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.3:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all schools in Crandall on the city page.
Is W a Martin El a good school?
W a Martin El earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. 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 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.
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