- Enrollment
- 1,314
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Santa Fe, TX
William F Barnett El
Federal NCES profile for William F Barnett El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483927013640
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
William F Barnett El earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Texas schools.
- #4 of 6
- schools in Santa Fe · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.3:1
- large classes for Texas
- 53.7%
- free-lunch eligible
William F Barnett El has class sizes larger than 82% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, William F Barnett El ranks #4 of 6 schools in Santa Fe, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+29 students YoY
William F Barnett El held near 675 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+29 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 37.8 → 37.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+29 students YoY 483927013640 · Santa Fe, TX Other · MID · TRAD
640 enr · 17.3:1 · 53.7% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Santa Fe H S (1,314 students)
William F Barnett El held near 675 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+29 headcount). Teacher FTE held 37.8 → 37.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
William F Barnett El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Santa Fe H S
Santa Fe H S
1,314 students
- Santa Fe J H
Santa Fe J H
1,003 students
- Dan J Kubacak
Dan J Kubacak El
730 students
- This school
William F Barnett El
640 students
- Roy J Wollam E
Roy J Wollam El
618 students
- Coastal Altern 4
Coastal Alternative Program
4 students
What this shows William F Barnett El reports 640 students on the CCD universe file.
How William F Barnett El compares
William F Barnett 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 | 17.3:1 | ▲ 18% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.7% | ▼ 13% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 640 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
640
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 82% in Texas - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,289
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 640 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 63.6%
Hispanic or Latino 30.0%
Two or More 2.7%
African American 1.7%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 63.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.4, William F Barnett El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Santa Fe Isd reports $13,289 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How William F Barnett El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Santa Fe J H | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dan J Kubacak El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Roy J Wollam El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Coastal Alternative Program | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to William F Barnett El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,003
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 730
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 618
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 4
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 0/100
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 (~640 students)
Frequently asked questions about William F Barnett El
How many students attend William F Barnett El?
William F Barnett El has 640 students enrolled. It is a public school in Santa Fe, TX. CCD year-over-year: 646 (2022-23) → 675 (2023-24), nearly flat (+29).
What is the student-teacher ratio at William F Barnett El?
The student-teacher ratio at William F Barnett El is 17.3:1, which is 18% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at William F Barnett El?
53.7% of students at William F Barnett El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of William F Barnett El?
The largest demographic group at William F Barnett El is White at 63.6% of enrollment, in Santa Fe, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for William F Barnett El?
William F Barnett 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 William F Barnett El rank among schools in Santa Fe?
By Resource Investment Index, William F Barnett El ranks #4 of 6 schools in Santa Fe, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Santa Fe on the city page.
What other schools are in Santa Fe Isd?
Besides William F Barnett El, Santa Fe Isd also operates Santa Fe H S (1,314 students), Santa Fe J H (1,003 students), and Dan J Kubacak El (730 students). See the Santa Fe Isd district page for the complete list.