Enrollment
538
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.5:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
17.4%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-72% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How W a Porter El compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at W a Porter El
W a Porter El is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Hurst, Texas, enrolling 538 students.
At 14.5:1, 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, 17.4% free-meal eligibility runs 72% below the Texas average.
With 538 students, its enrollment sits close to the Texas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 95% of the 8,960 Texas schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 594 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #5, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (67%) and Hispanic or Latino (20%) (diversity index 51/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.8% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Birdville Isd spends $10,544 per pupil, 23% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Birdville Isd also operates Haltom H S (2,757 students) and Birdville H S (2,069 students) alongside W a Porter 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 Porter El compares
W a Porter 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 | 14.5:1 | ▼ 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,544
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Birdville Isd, which includes W a Porter El.
$10,544
Per student
-23%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 55.1%
State 29.9%
Federal 15.0%
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 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
- 2,757
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- 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
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 (~538 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.5:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is W a Porter El a good school?
W a Porter El earns 64/100 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 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.
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