- Enrollment
- 2,480
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Leander, TX
Whitestone El
Federal NCES profile for Whitestone El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482703003044
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Whitestone El earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #9 of 13
- schools in Leander · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 14.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Whitestone El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Whitestone El ranks #9 of 13 schools in Leander, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-50 students YoY
Whitestone El shrank from 938 students in 2022-23 to 888 in 2023-24 (-5.3%).
Teacher FTE added 64.3 → 65.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-50 students YoY 482703003044 · Leander, TX Other · MID · TRAD
855 enr · 13.4:1 · 14.6% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Vista Ridge H S (2,480 students)
Whitestone El shrank from 938 students in 2022-23 to 888 in 2023-24 (-5.3%). Teacher FTE added 64.3 → 65.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Whitestone El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Vista Ridge H
Vista Ridge H S
2,480 students
- Vandegrift H S
Vandegrift H S
2,437 students
- Rouse H S
Rouse H S
2,260 students
- Cedar Park H S
Cedar Park H S
2,155 students
- Leander H S
Leander H S
2,131 students
- This school 855
Whitestone El
855 students
What this shows Whitestone El reports 855 students on the CCD universe file.
How Whitestone El compares
Whitestone 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 9% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.6% | ▼ 76% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 855 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
855
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 76% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 39% in Texas - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.1%
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
$10,669
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 570 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 45.0%
Hispanic or Latino 34.7%
Asian 12.0%
Two or More 5.1%
African American 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 45.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.9, Whitestone El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Leander Isd reports $10,669 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Whitestone El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vista Ridge H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vandegrift H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rouse H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cedar Park H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Leander H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Whitestone El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,437
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 2,260
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 2,155
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,131
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~855 students)
Frequently asked questions about Whitestone El
How many students attend Whitestone El?
Whitestone El has 855 students enrolled. It is a public school in Leander, TX. CCD year-over-year: 938 (2022-23) → 888 (2023-24), down 50.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Whitestone El?
The student-teacher ratio at Whitestone El is 13.4:1, which is 9% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 15% 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 Whitestone El?
14.6% of students at Whitestone El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Whitestone El?
The largest demographic group at Whitestone El is White at 45.0% of enrollment, in Leander, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Whitestone El?
Whitestone El has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Whitestone El rank among schools in Leander?
By Resource Investment Index, Whitestone El ranks #9 of 13 schools in Leander, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Leander on the city page.
What other schools are in Leander Isd?
Besides Whitestone El, Leander Isd also operates Vista Ridge H S (2,480 students), Vandegrift H S (2,437 students), and Rouse H S (2,260 students). See the Leander Isd district page for the complete list.