- Enrollment
- 237
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Abernathy, TX
Abernathy El
Federal NCES profile for Abernathy El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480741000007
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Abernathy El earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Abernathy · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 46.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Abernathy El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Abernathy El ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Abernathy, TX.
School address
District: Abernathy Isd · Texas
NCES ID 480741000007 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Abernathy El held near 412 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.5 → 31.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 480741000007 · Abernathy, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
400 enr · 13.3:1 · 46.7% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Abernathy H S (237 students)
Abernathy El held near 412 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.5 → 31.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Abernathy El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Abernathy El
400 students
- Abernathy H S
Abernathy H S
237 students
- Abernathy Midd
Abernathy Middle
171 students
- Abernathy Daep 1
Abernathy Daep
1 students
What this shows Abernathy El reports 400 students on the CCD universe file.
How Abernathy El compares
Abernathy 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.7% | ▼ 25% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 400 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
400
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 38% in Texas - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,895
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 400 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 49.3%
Hispanic or Latino 48.8%
African American 1.3%
Two or More 0.8%
Largest group: White at 49.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.9, Abernathy El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Abernathy Isd reports $12,895 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Abernathy El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abernathy H S | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Abernathy Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Abernathy Daep | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Abernathy El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 171
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 1
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~400 students)
Frequently asked questions about Abernathy El
How many students attend Abernathy El?
Abernathy El has 400 students enrolled. It is a public school in Abernathy, TX. CCD year-over-year: 411 (2022-23) → 412 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Abernathy El?
The student-teacher ratio at Abernathy El is 13.3:1, which is 10% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 15% 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 Abernathy El?
46.7% of students at Abernathy El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Abernathy El?
The largest demographic group at Abernathy El is White at 49.3% of enrollment, in Abernathy, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Abernathy El?
Abernathy El has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Abernathy El rank among public schools in Abernathy?
By Resource Investment Index, Abernathy El ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Abernathy, 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 Abernathy Isd?
Besides Abernathy El, Abernathy Isd also operates Abernathy H S (237 students), Abernathy Middle (171 students), and Abernathy Daep (1 students). See the Abernathy Isd district page for the complete list.