Enrollment
623
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Spring Branch, TX
Arlon R Seay El
Federal NCES profile for Arlon R Seay El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481473007227
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Arlon R Seay El earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Texas schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Spring Branch · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.1:1
- large classes for Texas
- 24.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Arlon R Seay El has class sizes larger than 96% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Arlon R Seay El ranks #2 of 3 schools in Spring Branch, TX.
School address
NCES ID 481473007227 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.1:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+57% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.8%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-60% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Arlon R Seay El compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Arlon R Seay El
Arlon R Seay El is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Spring Branch, Texas, enrolling 623 students.
Class loads run heavy: 23.1:1 is larger than about 96% of Texas schools and 57% above the 14.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 24.8% free-meal eligibility runs 60% below the Texas average.
Enrollment of 623 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 848 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #788, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (48%) and White (46%) (diversity index 56/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 623 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
13.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Comal Isd spends $9,852 per pupil, 28% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Comal Isd also operates Canyon H S (2,414 students) and Smithson Valley H S (2,098 students) alongside Arlon R Seay El.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Arlon R Seay El compares
Arlon R Seay El on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.1:1 | ▲ 57% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.8% | ▼ 60% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 623 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.1:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
623
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
24.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
23.1:1
students per teacher
- 57% above state mean
Top 96% in Texas - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
13.0%
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
$9,852
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
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 623 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 47.5%
White 46.2%
Two or More 2.6%
African American 1.8%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.0, Arlon R Seay El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Comal Isd, which includes Arlon R Seay El.
$9,852
Per student
-28%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-41%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 81.2%
State 8.6%
Federal 10.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Arlon R Seay El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canyon H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Smithson Valley H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pieper H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Canyon Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Davenport H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Arlon R Seay El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,414
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 2,098
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,093
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,251
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,233
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~623 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Arlon R Seay El
How many students attend Arlon R Seay El?
Arlon R Seay El has 623 students enrolled. It is a public school in Spring Branch, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arlon R Seay El?
The student-teacher ratio at Arlon R Seay El is 23.1:1, which is 57% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 47% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Arlon R Seay El?
24.8% of students at Arlon R Seay El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Arlon R Seay El?
The largest demographic group at Arlon R Seay El is Hispanic or Latino at 47.5% of enrollment, in Spring Branch, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Arlon R Seay El?
Arlon R Seay El has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Arlon R Seay El rank among schools in Spring Branch?
By Resource Investment Index, Arlon R Seay El ranks #2 of 3 schools in Spring Branch, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Spring Branch on the city page.
Is Arlon R Seay El a good school?
Arlon R Seay El earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Texas schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Comal Isd?
Besides Arlon R Seay El, Comal Isd also operates Canyon H S (2,414 students), Smithson Valley H S (2,098 students), and Pieper H S (2,093 students). See the Comal Isd district page for the complete list.
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