- Enrollment
- 2,143
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sherman, TX
Washington El
Federal NCES profile for Washington El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 484008004552
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington El earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #3 of 7
- schools in Sherman · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 88.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Washington El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington El ranks #3 of 7 schools in Sherman, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Washington El held near 503 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 35.6 → 36.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 484008004552 · Sherman, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
464 enr · 13.3:1 · 88.1% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Sherman H S (2,143 students)
Washington El held near 503 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 35.6 → 36.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Washington 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 464
Washington El
464 students
What this shows Washington El reports 464 students on the CCD universe file.
How Washington El compares
Washington 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.1% | ▲ 42% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 464 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
464
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 38% in Texas - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.3%
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 464 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 82.5%
White 11.6%
African American 3.2%
Two or More 2.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 82.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.4, Washington El is less 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 Washington El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sherman H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sherman Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Piner Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dillingham El | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Henry W Sory El | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Washington 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 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 (~464 students)
Frequently asked questions about Washington El
How many students attend Washington El?
Washington El has 464 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sherman, TX. CCD year-over-year: 496 (2022-23) → 503 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington El?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington El is 13.3:1, which is 10% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 15% 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 Washington El?
88.1% of students at Washington El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Washington El?
The largest demographic group at Washington El is Hispanic or Latino at 82.5% of enrollment, in Sherman, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington El?
Washington El has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Washington El rank among schools in Sherman?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington El ranks #3 of 7 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 schools in Sherman on the city page.
What other schools are in Sherman Isd?
Besides Washington 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.