- Enrollment
- 2,414
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+148 students YoY
Arlon R Seay El grew from 467 students in 2022-23 to 615 in 2023-24 (+31.7%).
Teacher FTE added 27.0 → 38.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+148 students YoY 481473007227 · Spring Branch, TX Other · MID · TRAD
623 enr · 23.1:1 · 24.8% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Canyon H S (2,414 students)
Arlon R Seay El grew from 467 students in 2022-23 to 615 in 2023-24 (+31.7%). Teacher FTE added 27.0 → 38.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Arlon R Seay El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Canyon H S
Canyon H S
2,414 students
- Smithson Valle
Smithson Valley H S
2,098 students
- Pieper H S
Pieper H S
2,093 students
- Canyon Middle
Canyon Middle
1,251 students
- Davenport H S
Davenport H S
1,233 students
- This school 623
Arlon R Seay El
623 students
What this shows Arlon R Seay El reports 623 students on the CCD universe file.
How Arlon R Seay El compares
Arlon R Seay El is a growing 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 | 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 methodology
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
$9,736
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 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.
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
District finance for Comal Isd reports $9,736 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 2,098
- 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
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 (~623 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 467 (2022-23) → 615 (2023-24), up 148.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.