Enrollment
535
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.1:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+30% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.7%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How W E Hoover El compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at W E Hoover El
W E Hoover El is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Azle, Texas, enrolling 535 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19.1:1 is larger than about 90% of Texas schools and 30% above the 14.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 52.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 535 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 1,402 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #1,135, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (67%) and Hispanic or Latino (30%) (diversity index 47/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 535 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Azle Isd spends $10,337 per pupil, 24% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Azle Isd also operates Azle H S (2,192 students) and Azle El (606 students) alongside W E Hoover 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 E Hoover El compares
W E Hoover 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,337
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 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.
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 66.7%
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Azle Isd, which includes W E Hoover El.
$10,337
Per student
-24%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 53.1%
State 34.0%
Federal 12.8%
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 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
- 2,192
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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
Similar elementary 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 (~535 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.1:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is W E Hoover El a good school?
W E Hoover El earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Texas schools. 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 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.
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