- Enrollment
- 2,192
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Azle, TX
W E Hoover El
Federal NCES profile for W E Hoover El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 480920005445
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
W E Hoover El earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Texas schools.
- #5 of 5
- elementary schools in Azle · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.1:1
- large classes for Texas
- 52.7%
- free-lunch eligible
W E Hoover El has class sizes larger than 90% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, W E Hoover El ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Azle, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+27 students YoY
W E Hoover El grew from 491 students in 2022-23 to 518 in 2023-24 (+5.5%).
Teacher FTE added 28.6 → 30.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+27 students YoY 480920005445 · Azle, TX Elementary · MID · TRAD
535 enr · 19.1:1 · 52.7% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Azle H S (2,192 students)
W E Hoover El grew from 491 students in 2022-23 to 518 in 2023-24 (+5.5%). Teacher FTE added 28.6 → 30.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
W E Hoover El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Azle H S
Azle H S
2,192 students
- Azle El 606
Azle El
606 students
- Azle J H South 592
Azle J H South
592 students
- Liberty El 540
Liberty El
540 students
- This school 535
W E Hoover El
535 students
- Santo Forte J 507
Santo Forte J H
507 students
What this shows W E Hoover El reports 535 students on the CCD universe file.
How W E Hoover El compares
W E Hoover El is a growing 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 | 19.1:1 | ▲ 30% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.7% | ▼ 15% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 535 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
535
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 90% in Texas - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,098
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 535 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
90
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 66.7%
Hispanic or Latino 29.5%
Two or More 2.2%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 66.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.7, W E Hoover El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Azle Isd reports $11,098 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How W E Hoover El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Azle H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Azle El | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Azle J H South | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Liberty El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Santo Forte J H | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to W E Hoover El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 606
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 592
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 540
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 507
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~535 students)
Frequently asked questions about W E Hoover El
How many students attend W E Hoover El?
W E Hoover El has 535 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Azle, TX. CCD year-over-year: 491 (2022-23) → 518 (2023-24), up 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at W E Hoover El?
The student-teacher ratio at W E Hoover El is 19.1:1, which is 30% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at W E Hoover El?
52.7% of students at W E Hoover El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of W E Hoover El?
The largest demographic group at W E Hoover El is White at 66.7% of enrollment, in Azle, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for W E Hoover El?
W E Hoover 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 E Hoover El rank among elementary schools in Azle?
By Resource Investment Index, W E Hoover El ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Azle, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Azle on the city page.
What other schools are in Azle Isd?
Besides W E Hoover El, Azle Isd also operates Azle H S (2,192 students), Azle El (606 students), and Azle J H South (592 students). See the Azle Isd district page for the complete list.