- Enrollment
- 165
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wortham, TX
Wortham El
Federal NCES profile for Wortham El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 484647005289
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 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
Wortham El earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Wortham · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 56.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Wortham El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wortham El ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Wortham, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Wortham El held near 248 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 17.7 → 17.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 484647005289 · Wortham, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
238 enr · 14:1 · 56.5% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Wortham H S (165 students)
Wortham El held near 248 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 17.7 → 17.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Wortham El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Wortham El
238 students
- Wortham H S
Wortham H S
165 students
- Wortham Middle
Wortham Middle
132 students
What this shows Wortham El reports 238 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wortham El compares
Wortham 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 | 14:1 | ▼ 5% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.5% | ▼ 9% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 238 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
238
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
14:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 47% in Texas - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,214
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
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 53.4%
Hispanic or Latino 33.2%
Two or More 8.4%
African American 5.0%
Largest group: White at 53.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.5, Wortham El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wortham Isd reports $11,214 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wortham El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wortham H S | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wortham Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wortham El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 132
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~238 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wortham El
How many students attend Wortham El?
Wortham El has 238 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wortham, TX. CCD year-over-year: 255 (2022-23) → 248 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wortham El?
The student-teacher ratio at Wortham El is 14:1, which is 5% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 11% 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 Wortham El?
56.5% of students at Wortham El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wortham El?
The largest demographic group at Wortham El is White at 53.4% of enrollment, in Wortham, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wortham El?
Wortham El has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Wortham El rank among public schools in Wortham?
By Resource Investment Index, Wortham El ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Wortham, 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 Wortham Isd?
Besides Wortham El, Wortham Isd also operates Wortham H S (165 students) and Wortham Middle (132 students). See the Wortham Isd district page for the complete list.