- Enrollment
- 222
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Whitewright, TX
Whitewright El
Federal NCES profile for Whitewright El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 484567005189
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Whitewright El earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Texas schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Whitewright · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.9:1
- large classes for Texas
- 51.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Whitewright El has class sizes larger than 79% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Whitewright El ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Whitewright, TX.
School address
District: Whitewright Isd · Texas
NCES ID 484567005189 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Whitewright El shrank from 389 students in 2022-23 to 365 in 2023-24 (-6.2%).
Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 25.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-24 students YoY 484567005189 · Whitewright, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
389 enr · 16.9:1 · 51.7% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Whitewright H S (222 students)
Whitewright El shrank from 389 students in 2022-23 to 365 in 2023-24 (-6.2%). Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 25.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Whitewright El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Whitewright El
389 students
- Whitewright H
Whitewright H S
222 students
- Whitewright Mi
Whitewright Middle
190 students
What this shows Whitewright El reports 389 students on the CCD universe file.
How Whitewright El compares
Whitewright 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 | 16.9:1 | ▲ 15% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.7% | ▼ 16% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 389 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
389
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 79% in Texas - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.1%
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
$12,253
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 389 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.0%
Hispanic or Latino 15.4%
Two or More 9.0%
African American 2.6%
Largest group: White at 73.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.5, Whitewright El is about as mixed as the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Whitewright Isd reports $12,253 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Whitewright El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitewright H S | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Whitewright Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Whitewright El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 190
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
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 (~389 students)
Frequently asked questions about Whitewright El
How many students attend Whitewright El?
Whitewright El has 389 students enrolled. It is a public school in Whitewright, TX. CCD year-over-year: 389 (2022-23) → 365 (2023-24), down 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Whitewright El?
The student-teacher ratio at Whitewright El is 16.9:1, which is 15% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Whitewright El?
51.7% of students at Whitewright El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Whitewright El?
The largest demographic group at Whitewright El is White at 73.0% of enrollment, in Whitewright, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Whitewright El?
Whitewright El has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Whitewright El rank among public schools in Whitewright?
By Resource Investment Index, Whitewright El ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Whitewright, 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 Whitewright Isd?
Besides Whitewright El, Whitewright Isd also operates Whitewright H S (222 students) and Whitewright Middle (190 students). See the Whitewright Isd district page for the complete list.