- Enrollment
- 3,056
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Waxahachie, TX
Wedgeworth El
Federal NCES profile for Wedgeworth El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 484473008206
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wedgeworth El earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #2 of 6
- elementary schools in Waxahachie · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.9:1
- students per teacher
- 60.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Wedgeworth El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wedgeworth El ranks #2 of 6 elementary schools in Waxahachie, TX.
School address
District: Waxahachie Isd · Texas
NCES ID 484473008206 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Wedgeworth El held near 684 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 46.9 → 45.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 484473008206 · Waxahachie, TX Elementary · MID · TRAD
594 enr · 12.9:1 · 60.5% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Waxahachie H S (3,056 students)
Wedgeworth El held near 684 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 46.9 → 45.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Wedgeworth El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Waxahachie H S
Waxahachie H S
3,056 students
- Howard J H 918
Howard J H
918 students
- Finley J H 839
Finley J H
839 students
- Coleman J H 775
Coleman J H
775 students
- This school 594
Wedgeworth El
594 students
- Simpson El 592
Simpson El
592 students
What this shows Wedgeworth El reports 594 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wedgeworth El compares
Wedgeworth 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 | 12.9:1 | ▼ 12% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.5% | ▼ 2% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 594 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
594
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 33% in Texas - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
27.4%
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
$11,520
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
40
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 55.9%
White 25.1%
African American 13.5%
Two or More 5.2%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 55.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.4, Wedgeworth El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Waxahachie Isd reports $11,520 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wedgeworth El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waxahachie H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Howard J H | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Finley J H | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Coleman J H | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Simpson El | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wedgeworth El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 918
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 839
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 775
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 592
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
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 (~594 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wedgeworth El
How many students attend Wedgeworth El?
Wedgeworth El has 594 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Waxahachie, TX. CCD year-over-year: 702 (2022-23) → 684 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wedgeworth El?
The student-teacher ratio at Wedgeworth El is 12.9:1, which is 12% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 18% 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 Wedgeworth El?
60.5% of students at Wedgeworth El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wedgeworth El?
The largest demographic group at Wedgeworth El is Hispanic or Latino at 55.9% of enrollment, in Waxahachie, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wedgeworth El?
Wedgeworth El has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Wedgeworth El rank among elementary schools in Waxahachie?
By Resource Investment Index, Wedgeworth El ranks #2 of 6 elementary schools in Waxahachie, 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 Waxahachie on the city page.
What other schools are in Waxahachie Isd?
Besides Wedgeworth El, Waxahachie Isd also operates Waxahachie H S (3,056 students), Howard J H (918 students), and Finley J H (839 students). See the Waxahachie Isd district page for the complete list.