- Enrollment
- 2,215
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Granbury, TX
Acton El
Federal NCES profile for Acton El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482139002139
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Acton El earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #1 of 5
- schools in Granbury · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 41.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Acton El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Acton El ranks #1 of 5 schools in Granbury, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Acton El held near 810 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 55.2 → 51.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 482139002139 · Granbury, TX Other · MID · TRAD
841 enr · 15.3:1 · 41.4% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Granbury H S (2,215 students)
Acton El held near 810 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 55.2 → 51.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Acton El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Granbury H S
Granbury H S
2,215 students
- Acton Middle
Acton Middle
938 students
- Granbury Middl
Granbury Middle
890 students
- This school 841
Acton El
841 students
- Mambrino Schoo 799
Mambrino School
799 students
- John and Lynn 751
John and Lynn Brawner El
751 students
What this shows Acton El reports 841 students on the CCD universe file.
How Acton El compares
Acton 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 | 15.3:1 | ▲ 4% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.4% | ▼ 33% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 841 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
841
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 63% in Texas - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,649
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 841 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 70.7%
Hispanic or Latino 21.3%
Two or More 4.4%
African American 2.6%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 70.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.2, Acton El is about as mixed as the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Granbury Isd reports $10,649 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Acton El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Granbury H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Acton Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Granbury Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mambrino School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John and Lynn Brawner El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Acton El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 938
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 890
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 799
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 751
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~841 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Acton El
How many students attend Acton El?
Acton El has 841 students enrolled. It is a public school in Granbury, TX. CCD year-over-year: 814 (2022-23) → 810 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Acton El?
The student-teacher ratio at Acton El is 15.3:1, which is 4% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Acton El?
41.4% of students at Acton El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Acton El?
The largest demographic group at Acton El is White at 70.7% of enrollment, in Granbury, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Acton El?
Acton El has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Acton El rank among schools in Granbury?
By Resource Investment Index, Acton El ranks #1 of 5 schools in Granbury, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Granbury on the city page.
What other schools are in Granbury Isd?
Besides Acton El, Granbury Isd also operates Granbury H S (2,215 students), Acton Middle (938 students), and Granbury Middle (890 students). See the Granbury Isd district page for the complete list.