- Enrollment
- 8,641
- Students per teacher
- 28:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Houston, TX
Whidby El
Federal NCES profile for Whidby El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482364002612
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Whidby El earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Texas schools.
- #338 of 435
- schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- large classes for Texas
- 92.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Whidby El has class sizes larger than 71% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Whidby El ranks #338 of 435 schools in Houston, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Whidby El shrank from 394 students in 2022-23 to 368 in 2023-24 (-6.6%).
Teacher FTE added 23.9 → 34.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-26 students YoY 482364002612 · Houston, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
369 enr · 16:1 · 92.1% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Texas Connections Academy at Houston (8,641 students)
Whidby El shrank from 394 students in 2022-23 to 368 in 2023-24 (-6.6%). Teacher FTE added 23.9 → 34.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Whidby El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Texas Connecti
Texas Connections Academy at Houston
8,641 students
- Bellaire H S 3,216
Bellaire H S
3,216 students
- Lamar H S 2,968
Lamar H S
2,968 students
- Westside H S 2,729
Westside H S
2,729 students
- Heights H S 2,426
Heights H S
2,426 students
- This school 369
Whidby El
369 students
What this shows Whidby El reports 369 students on the CCD universe file.
How Whidby El compares
Whidby El is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16:1 | ▲ 9% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 92.1% | ▲ 49% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 369 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
369
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
92.1%
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
16:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 71% in Texas - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
49.9%
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
$13,072
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 369 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 74.0%
Hispanic or Latino 20.3%
Asian 3.3%
White 1.4%
Two or More 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 74.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.0, Whidby El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Houston Isd reports $13,072 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Whidby El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Connections Academy at Houston | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bellaire H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lamar H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westside H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heights H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Whidby El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,216
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,968
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,729
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 2,426
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~369 students)
Frequently asked questions about Whidby El
How many students attend Whidby El?
Whidby El has 369 students enrolled. It is a public school in Houston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 394 (2022-23) → 368 (2023-24), down 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Whidby El?
The student-teacher ratio at Whidby El is 16:1, which is 9% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Whidby El?
92.1% of students at Whidby El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Whidby El?
The largest demographic group at Whidby El is African American at 74.0% of enrollment, in Houston, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Whidby El?
Whidby 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 Whidby El rank among schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Whidby El ranks #338 of 435 schools in Houston, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Houston on the city page.
What other schools are in Houston Isd?
Besides Whidby El, Houston Isd also operates Texas Connections Academy at Houston (8,641 students), Bellaire H S (3,216 students), and Lamar H S (2,968 students). See the Houston Isd district page for the complete list.