- Enrollment
- 243
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Anthony, TX
Anthony El
Federal NCES profile for Anthony El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480843006503
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Anthony El earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Anthony · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 79.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Anthony El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Anthony El ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Anthony, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Anthony El shrank from 347 students in 2022-23 to 322 in 2023-24 (-7.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 24.9 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-25 students YoY 480843006503 · Anthony, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
312 enr · 13:1 · 79.8% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Anthony H S (243 students)
Anthony El shrank from 347 students in 2022-23 to 322 in 2023-24 (-7.2%). Teacher FTE lost 24.9 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Anthony El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Anthony El
312 students
- Anthony H S
Anthony H S
243 students
- Anthony Middle
Anthony Middle
170 students
What this shows Anthony El reports 312 students on the CCD universe file.
How Anthony El compares
Anthony 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 | 13:1 | ▼ 12% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.8% | ▲ 29% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 312 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
312
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 34% in Texas - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
32.4%
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
$15,305
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 312 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 97.1%
White 1.3%
Asian 0.6%
Two or More 0.6%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 97.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 5.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 5.7, Anthony El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Anthony Isd reports $15,305 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Anthony El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Anthony Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Anthony El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 170
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~312 students)
Frequently asked questions about Anthony El
How many students attend Anthony El?
Anthony El has 312 students enrolled. It is a public school in Anthony, TX. CCD year-over-year: 347 (2022-23) → 322 (2023-24), down 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Anthony El?
The student-teacher ratio at Anthony El is 13:1, which is 12% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 17% 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 Anthony El?
79.8% of students at Anthony El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Anthony El?
The largest demographic group at Anthony El is Hispanic or Latino at 97.1% of enrollment, in Anthony, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Anthony El?
Anthony El has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Anthony El rank among public schools in Anthony?
By Resource Investment Index, Anthony El ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Anthony, 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 Anthony Isd?
Besides Anthony El, Anthony Isd also operates Anthony H S (243 students) and Anthony Middle (170 students). See the Anthony Isd district page for the complete list.