At a glance
Reported students
638
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
32.51
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
19.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas elementary enrollment
71st percentile
Compared with 4,659 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
638
Booker T Washington El: 638 reported students.
State peer staffing position
96th percentile
19.6:1 reported; state peer median 14.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 666
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43.4
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.3:1
What the reported data says about Booker T Washington El
Booker T Washington El is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Elgin. It is one of 10 current school records connected to Elgin ISD. NCES reports 638 students for 2024–25.
Among 4,659 elementary schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 519 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 71st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 19.6:1, above the Texas median of 14.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (88.6%) and White (7.2%). English learners represent 60.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Booker T Washington El
- 1How do the reported 19.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 32.51 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 60.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 88.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White7.2%
- Hispanic88.6%
- Black2.8%
- Asian0.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Elgin ISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Elgin El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
673 reported students
Harvest Ridge El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
596 reported students
Neidig El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
528 reported students
Trinity Ranch El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
Enrollment not reported
Elgin Middle
Middle · Grades 07–08
839 reported students
Elgin Int
Middle · Grades 06–06
863 reported students
Public schools near Booker T Washington El
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elgin El Elementary · Elgin ISD | PK–05 | 673 | 1 mi |
| Trinity Ranch El Elementary · Elgin ISD | PK–05 | — | 1.6 mi |
| Harvest Ridge El Elementary · Elgin ISD | PK–05 | 596 | 2.4 mi |
| Neidig El Elementary · Elgin ISD | PK–05 | 528 | 2.9 mi |
| Coupland El Elementary · Coupland ISD | PK–08 | 323 | 7.9 mi |
| McDade El Elementary · McDade ISD | PK–06 | 208 | 8.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Booker T Washington El
What grades does Booker T Washington El serve?
Booker T Washington El reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Elgin ISD.
How many students attend Booker T Washington El?
Booker T Washington El reported 638 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 71st percentile among 4,659 Texas elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 666 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Booker T Washington El?
The calculated ratio is 19.6:1, based on 638 students and 32.51 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Texas median for the same school level is 14.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Booker T Washington El a public, charter, or magnet school?
Booker T Washington El is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Elgin ISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Booker T Washington El students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
88.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Booker T Washington El in?
Booker T Washington El is part of Elgin ISD, based in Elgin, TX, which operates 10 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Booker T Washington El?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Elgin El (1 mi), Trinity Ranch El (1.6 mi), Harvest Ridge El (2.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.