- Enrollment
- 2,427
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Weatherford, TX
Wright El
Federal NCES profile for Wright El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 484480005098
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wright El earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Texas schools.
- #3 of 9
- schools in Weatherford · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12:1
- small classes for Texas
- 51.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Wright El has class sizes smaller than 77% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wright El ranks #3 of 9 schools in Weatherford, TX.
School address
District: Weatherford Isd · Texas
NCES ID 484480005098 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-30 students YoY
Wright El shrank from 575 students in 2022-23 to 545 in 2023-24 (-5.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 44.0 → 42.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-30 students YoY 484480005098 · Weatherford, TX Other · MID · TRAD
528 enr · 12:1 · 51.3% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Weatherford H S (2,427 students)
Wright El shrank from 575 students in 2022-23 to 545 in 2023-24 (-5.2%). Teacher FTE lost 44.0 → 42.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Wright El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Weatherford H
Weatherford H S
2,427 students
- Hall Middle 934
Hall Middle
934 students
- Tison Middle 834
Tison Middle
834 students
- Curtis El 585
Curtis El
585 students
- Ikard El 572
Ikard El
572 students
- This school 528
Wright El
528 students
What this shows Wright El reports 528 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wright El compares
Wright El is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12:1 | ▼ 18% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.3% | ▼ 17% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 528 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
528
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
12:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 23% in Texas - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.4%
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
$11,337
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 528 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 54.2%
Hispanic or Latino 37.5%
Two or More 4.5%
African American 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 54.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.3, Wright El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Weatherford Isd reports $11,337 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wright El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weatherford H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hall Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tison Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Curtis El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ikard El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wright El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 934
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 834
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 585
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 572
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~528 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wright El
How many students attend Wright El?
Wright El has 528 students enrolled. It is a public school in Weatherford, TX. CCD year-over-year: 575 (2022-23) → 545 (2023-24), down 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wright El?
The student-teacher ratio at Wright El is 12:1, which is 18% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 24% 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 Wright El?
51.3% of students at Wright El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wright El?
The largest demographic group at Wright El is White at 54.2% of enrollment, in Weatherford, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wright El?
Wright El 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 Wright El rank among schools in Weatherford?
By Resource Investment Index, Wright El ranks #3 of 9 schools in Weatherford, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Weatherford on the city page.
What other schools are in Weatherford Isd?
Besides Wright El, Weatherford Isd also operates Weatherford H S (2,427 students), Hall Middle (934 students), and Tison Middle (834 students). See the Weatherford Isd district page for the complete list.