- Enrollment
- 2,757
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hurst, TX
W a Porter El
Federal NCES profile for W a Porter El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481023000502
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
W a Porter El earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #1 of 7
- schools in Hurst · Resource Index
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 17.4%
- free-lunch eligible
W a Porter El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, W a Porter El ranks #1 of 7 schools in Hurst, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
W a Porter El held near 550 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 37.8 → 38.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 481023000502 · Hurst, TX Other · MID · TRAD
538 enr · 14.5:1 · 17.4% lunch · RII 64
Nearest enrollment peer: Haltom H S (2,757 students)
W a Porter El held near 550 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 37.8 → 38.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
W a Porter El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Haltom H S
Haltom H S
2,757 students
- Birdville H S
Birdville H S
2,069 students
- Richland H S
Richland H S
2,063 students
- Haltom Middle 909
Haltom Middle
909 students
- North Richland 882
North Richland Middle
882 students
- This school 538
W a Porter El
538 students
What this shows W a Porter El reports 538 students on the CCD universe file.
How W a Porter El compares
W a Porter El held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.5:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.4% | ▼ 72% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 538 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
538
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% 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
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 53% in Texas - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$10,940
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.5%
Hispanic or Latino 20.3%
Asian 5.0%
Two or More 4.1%
African American 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 66.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.1, W a Porter El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Birdville Isd reports $10,940 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How W a Porter El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haltom H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Birdville H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Richland H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Haltom Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Richland Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to W a Porter El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,069
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 2,063
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 909
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 882
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~538 students)
Frequently asked questions about W a Porter El
How many students attend W a Porter El?
W a Porter El has 538 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hurst, TX. CCD year-over-year: 551 (2022-23) → 550 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at W a Porter El?
The student-teacher ratio at W a Porter El is 14.5:1, which is 1% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 8% 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 Porter El?
17.4% of students at W a Porter El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of W a Porter El?
The largest demographic group at W a Porter El is White at 66.5% of enrollment, in Hurst, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for W a Porter El?
W a Porter El has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does W a Porter El rank among schools in Hurst?
By Resource Investment Index, W a Porter El ranks #1 of 7 schools in Hurst, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Hurst on the city page.
What other schools are in Birdville Isd?
Besides W a Porter El, Birdville Isd also operates Haltom H S (2,757 students), Birdville H S (2,069 students), and Richland H S (2,063 students). See the Birdville Isd district page for the complete list.