- Enrollment
- 2,143
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sherman, TX
Wakefield El
Federal NCES profile for Wakefield El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 484008004551
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wakefield El earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #2 of 11
- public schools in Sherman · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12:1
- small classes for Texas
- 92.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Wakefield El has class sizes smaller than 77% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wakefield El ranks #2 of 11 public schools in Sherman, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Wakefield El held near 330 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.0 → 27.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 484008004551 · Sherman, TX Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
324 enr · 12:1 · 92.0% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Sherman H S (2,143 students)
Wakefield El held near 330 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.0 → 27.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Wakefield El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sherman H S
Sherman H S
2,143 students
- Sherman Middle
Sherman Middle
869 students
- Piner Middle 831
Piner Middle
831 students
- Dillingham El 710
Dillingham El
710 students
- Henry W Sory E 619
Henry W Sory El
619 students
- This school 324
Wakefield El
324 students
What this shows Wakefield El reports 324 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wakefield El compares
Wakefield 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 | 12:1 | ▼ 18% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 92.0% | ▲ 49% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 324 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
324
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
92.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 23% in Texas - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
29.0%
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
$14,264
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 324 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 39.5%
Hispanic or Latino 29.3%
African American 12.7%
Two or More 9.9%
Asian 5.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 39.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.8, Wakefield El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sherman Isd reports $14,264 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wakefield El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sherman H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sherman Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Piner Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dillingham El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Henry W Sory El | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wakefield El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 869
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 831
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 710
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 619
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~324 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wakefield El
How many students attend Wakefield El?
Wakefield El has 324 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sherman, TX. CCD year-over-year: 325 (2022-23) → 330 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wakefield El?
The student-teacher ratio at Wakefield El is 12:1, which is 18% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 24% 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 Wakefield El?
92.0% of students at Wakefield El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wakefield El?
The largest demographic group at Wakefield El is White at 39.5% of enrollment, in Sherman, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wakefield El?
Wakefield El has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Wakefield El rank among public schools in Sherman?
By Resource Investment Index, Wakefield El ranks #2 of 11 public schools in Sherman, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Sherman on the city page.
What other schools are in Sherman Isd?
Besides Wakefield El, Sherman Isd also operates Sherman H S (2,143 students), Sherman Middle (869 students), and Piner Middle (831 students). See the Sherman Isd district page for the complete list.