- Enrollment
- 222
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wolfe City, TX
Wolfe City El
Federal NCES profile for Wolfe City El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 484635005279
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wolfe City El earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Texas schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Wolfe City · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.2:1
- small classes for Texas
- 54.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Wolfe City El has class sizes smaller than 75% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wolfe City El ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Wolfe City, TX.
School address
District: Wolfe City Isd · Texas
NCES ID 484635005279 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Wolfe City El held near 348 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 26.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 484635005279 · Wolfe City, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
329 enr · 12.2:1 · 54.2% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Wolfe City H S (222 students)
Wolfe City El held near 348 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 26.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Wolfe City El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Wolfe City El
329 students
- Wolfe City H S
Wolfe City H S
222 students
- Wolfe City Mid
Wolfe City Middle
162 students
What this shows Wolfe City El reports 329 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wolfe City El compares
Wolfe City 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 | 12.2:1 | ▼ 17% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.2% | ▼ 12% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 329 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
329
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 25% in Texas - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
11.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,661
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 329 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 67.8%
Hispanic or Latino 25.8%
Two or More 3.3%
African American 2.4%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 67.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.2, Wolfe City El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wolfe City Isd reports $12,661 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wolfe City El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wolfe City H S | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wolfe City Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wolfe City El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 162
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
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 (~329 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Wolfe City El
How many students attend Wolfe City El?
Wolfe City El has 329 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wolfe City, TX. CCD year-over-year: 347 (2022-23) → 348 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wolfe City El?
The student-teacher ratio at Wolfe City El is 12.2:1, which is 17% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 22% 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 Wolfe City El?
54.2% of students at Wolfe City El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wolfe City El?
The largest demographic group at Wolfe City El is White at 67.8% of enrollment, in Wolfe City, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wolfe City El?
Wolfe City El has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher 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 Wolfe City El rank among public schools in Wolfe City?
By Resource Investment Index, Wolfe City El ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Wolfe City, 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 Wolfe City Isd?
Besides Wolfe City El, Wolfe City Isd also operates Wolfe City H S (222 students) and Wolfe City Middle (162 students). See the Wolfe City Isd district page for the complete list.