Enrollment
473
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Whitesboro, TX
Whitesboro Int
Federal NCES profile for Whitesboro Int, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 484563005186
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Whitesboro Int earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Texas schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Whitesboro · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.5:1
- large classes for Texas
- 57.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Whitesboro Int has class sizes larger than 95% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Whitesboro Int ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Whitesboro, TX.
School address
District: Whitesboro Isd · Texas
NCES ID 484563005186 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.5:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+46% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
57.5%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Whitesboro Int compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Whitesboro Int
Whitesboro Int is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Whitesboro, Texas, enrolling 473 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.5:1 is larger than about 95% of Texas schools and 46% above the 14.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 57.5% lands close to the Texas typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 473 students, its enrollment sits close to the Texas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 1,367 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #931.
Its student body is led by White (70%) and Hispanic or Latino (22%) (diversity index 46/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 473 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
11.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Whitesboro Isd spends $10,068 per pupil, 26% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 16.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Whitesboro Isd also operates Whitesboro H S (508 students) and Hayes Pri (449 students) alongside Whitesboro Int.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Whitesboro Int compares
Whitesboro Int on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.5:1 | ▲ 46% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.5% | ▼ 7% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 473 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.5:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
473
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
57.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
21.5:1
students per teacher
- 46% above state mean
Top 95% in Texas - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
11.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$10,068
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
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 473 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 70.4%
Hispanic or Latino 21.6%
Two or More 4.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 70.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.5, Whitesboro Int is about as mixed as the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Whitesboro Isd, which includes Whitesboro Int.
$10,068
Per student
-26%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-39%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 52.4%
State 31.4%
Federal 16.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Whitesboro Int Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitesboro H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hayes Pri | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Whitesboro Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Whitesboro Int's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 508
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 449
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 372
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~473 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Whitesboro Int
How many students attend Whitesboro Int?
Whitesboro Int has 473 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Whitesboro, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Whitesboro Int?
The student-teacher ratio at Whitesboro Int is 21.5:1, which is 46% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 37% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Whitesboro Int?
57.5% of students at Whitesboro Int are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Whitesboro Int?
The largest demographic group at Whitesboro Int is White at 70.4% of enrollment, in Whitesboro, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Whitesboro Int?
Whitesboro Int has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Whitesboro Int rank among public schools in Whitesboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Whitesboro Int ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Whitesboro, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Whitesboro on the city page.
Is Whitesboro Int a good school?
Whitesboro Int earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Texas schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Whitesboro Isd?
Besides Whitesboro Int, Whitesboro Isd also operates Whitesboro H S (508 students), Hayes Pri (449 students), and Whitesboro Middle (372 students). See the Whitesboro Isd district page for the complete list.
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