- Enrollment
- 2,757
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Watauga, TX
Watauga El
Federal NCES profile for Watauga El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481023000504
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Watauga El earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Watauga · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 72.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Watauga El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Watauga El ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Watauga, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Watauga El held near 712 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 46.8 → 47.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 481023000504 · Watauga, TX Other · MID · TRAD
700 enr · 15.2:1 · 72.4% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Haltom H S (2,757 students)
Watauga El held near 712 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 46.8 → 47.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Watauga El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Haltom H S
Haltom H S
2,757 students
- Birdville H S
Birdville H S
2,069 students
- Richland H S
Richland H S
2,063 students
- Haltom Middle 909
Haltom Middle
909 students
- North Richland 882
North Richland Middle
882 students
- This school 700
Watauga El
700 students
What this shows Watauga El reports 700 students on the CCD universe file.
How Watauga El compares
Watauga 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 | 15.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.4% | ▲ 17% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 700 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
700
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 62% in Texas - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.7%
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
$10,940
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 350 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 71.1%
White 19.0%
African American 4.7%
Two or More 3.0%
Asian 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 71.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.5, Watauga El is about as mixed as the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Birdville Isd reports $10,940 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Watauga El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haltom H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Birdville H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Richland H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Haltom Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Richland Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Watauga El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
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 (~700 students)
Frequently asked questions about Watauga El
How many students attend Watauga El?
Watauga El has 700 students enrolled. It is a public school in Watauga, TX. CCD year-over-year: 715 (2022-23) → 712 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Watauga El?
The student-teacher ratio at Watauga El is 15.2:1, which is 3% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Watauga El?
72.4% of students at Watauga El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Watauga El?
The largest demographic group at Watauga El is Hispanic or Latino at 71.1% of enrollment, in Watauga, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Watauga El?
Watauga 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 Watauga El rank among public schools in Watauga?
By Resource Investment Index, Watauga El ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Watauga, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Birdville Isd?
Besides Watauga 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.