- Enrollment
- 437
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Whitney, TX
Whitney Int
Federal NCES profile for Whitney Int, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 484572007658
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Whitney Int earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Texas schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Whitney · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.5:1
- small classes for Texas
- 59.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Whitney Int has class sizes smaller than 72% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Whitney Int ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Whitney, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Whitney Int held near 324 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 24.8 → 24.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 484572007658 · Whitney, TX Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
301 enr · 12.5:1 · 59.2% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Whitney H S (437 students)
Whitney Int held near 324 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE held 24.8 → 24.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Whitney Int in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Whitney H S
Whitney H S
437 students
- Whitney El
Whitney El
387 students
- Whitney Middle
Whitney Middle
329 students
- This school
Whitney Int
301 students
- Hill Co J J a 3
Hill Co J J a E P
3 students
What this shows Whitney Int reports 301 students on the CCD universe file.
How Whitney Int compares
Whitney Int 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 | 12.5:1 | ▼ 15% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.2% | ▼ 4% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 301 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
301
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 28% in Texas - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
28.2%
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 301 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 64.8%
Hispanic or Latino 26.2%
Two or More 4.3%
African American 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Largest group: White at 64.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.8, Whitney Int is more mixed than 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 Int Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitney H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Whitney El | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Whitney Middle | 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 Int's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 387
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 329
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 3
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~301 students)
Frequently asked questions about Whitney Int
How many students attend Whitney Int?
Whitney Int has 301 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Whitney, TX. CCD year-over-year: 341 (2022-23) → 324 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Whitney Int?
The student-teacher ratio at Whitney Int is 12.5:1, which is 15% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 20% 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 Int?
59.2% of students at Whitney Int are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Whitney Int?
The largest demographic group at Whitney Int is White at 64.8% of enrollment, in Whitney, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Whitney Int?
Whitney Int has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Int rank among public schools in Whitney?
By Resource Investment Index, Whitney Int ranks #2 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 Int, Whitney Isd also operates Whitney H S (437 students), Whitney El (387 students), and Whitney Middle (329 students). See the Whitney Isd district page for the complete list.