- Enrollment
- 437
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Whitney, TX
Whitney El
Federal NCES profile for Whitney El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 484572005194
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Whitney El earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Whitney · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 67.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Whitney El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Whitney El ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Whitney, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Whitney El held near 380 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 28.4 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 484572005194 · Whitney, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
387 enr · 13.8:1 · 67.7% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Whitney H S (437 students)
Whitney El held near 380 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 28.4 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Whitney El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Whitney H S
Whitney H S
437 students
- This school
Whitney El
387 students
- Whitney Middle
Whitney Middle
329 students
- Whitney Int
Whitney Int
301 students
- Hill Co J J a 3
Hill Co J J a E P
3 students
What this shows Whitney El reports 387 students on the CCD universe file.
How Whitney El compares
Whitney 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 | 13.8:1 | ▼ 6% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.7% | ▲ 9% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 387 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
387
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 45% in Texas - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.2%
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
$11,930
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 387 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
35
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 68.7%
Hispanic or Latino 25.1%
Two or More 3.9%
African American 2.3%
Largest group: White at 68.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.3, Whitney El is about as mixed as the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Whitney Isd reports $11,930 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Whitney El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitney H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Whitney Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Whitney Int | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hill Co J J a E P | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Whitney El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 329
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 301
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 3
- Students per teacher
- -
- 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 (~387 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Whitney El
How many students attend Whitney El?
Whitney El has 387 students enrolled. It is a public school in Whitney, TX. CCD year-over-year: 393 (2022-23) → 380 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Whitney El?
The student-teacher ratio at Whitney El is 13.8:1, which is 6% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 12% 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 Whitney El?
67.7% of students at Whitney El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Whitney El?
The largest demographic group at Whitney El is White at 68.7% of enrollment, in Whitney, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Whitney El?
Whitney El has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Whitney El rank among public schools in Whitney?
By Resource Investment Index, Whitney El ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Whitney, 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 Whitney on the city page.
What other schools are in Whitney Isd?
Besides Whitney El, Whitney Isd also operates Whitney H S (437 students), Whitney Middle (329 students), and Whitney Int (301 students). See the Whitney Isd district page for the complete list.