- Enrollment
- 566
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Wharton, TX
Wharton El
Federal NCES profile for Wharton El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 484538012197
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wharton El earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Texas schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Wharton · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.9:1
- large classes for Texas
- 73.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Wharton El has class sizes larger than 92% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wharton El ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Wharton, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Wharton El held near 461 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 24.4 → 26.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 484538012197 · Wharton, TX Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
478 enr · 19.9:1 · 73.3% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Wharton H S (566 students)
Wharton El held near 461 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 24.4 → 26.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Wharton El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wharton H S
Wharton H S
566 students
- This school
Wharton El
478 students
- C G Sivells El
C G Sivells El
399 students
- Wharton J H
Wharton J H
324 students
What this shows Wharton El reports 478 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wharton El compares
Wharton 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 | 19.9:1 | ▲ 35% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.3% | ▲ 18% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 478 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.9:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
478
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
19.9:1
students per teacher
- 35% above state mean
Top 92% in Texas - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.5%
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
$16,015
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 478 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
41
in-school suspensions + 46 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 64.0%
African American 22.6%
White 10.3%
Two or More 1.7%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 64.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.8, Wharton El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wharton Isd reports $16,015 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wharton El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wharton H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| C G Sivells El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wharton J H | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wharton El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 399
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 324
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~478 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wharton El
How many students attend Wharton El?
Wharton El has 478 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Wharton, TX. CCD year-over-year: 476 (2022-23) → 461 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wharton El?
The student-teacher ratio at Wharton El is 19.9:1, which is 35% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wharton El?
73.3% of students at Wharton El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wharton El?
The largest demographic group at Wharton El is Hispanic or Latino at 64.0% of enrollment, in Wharton, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wharton El?
Wharton El has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Wharton El rank among public schools in Wharton?
By Resource Investment Index, Wharton El ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Wharton, 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 Wharton Isd?
Besides Wharton El, Wharton Isd also operates Wharton H S (566 students), C G Sivells El (399 students), and Wharton J H (324 students). See the Wharton Isd district page for the complete list.