- Enrollment
- 308
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Arp, TX
Arp El
Federal NCES profile for Arp El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480873000269
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Arp El earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Arp · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 54.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Arp El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Arp El ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Arp, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Arp El held near 463 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 33.2 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 480873000269 · Arp, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
455 enr · 13.8:1 · 54.1% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Arp H S (308 students)
Arp El held near 463 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 33.2 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Arp El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Arp El
455 students
- Arp H S
Arp H S
308 students
- Arp J H
Arp J H
245 students
What this shows Arp El reports 455 students on the CCD universe file.
How Arp El compares
Arp 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 | 13.8:1 | ▼ 6% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.1% | ▼ 13% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 455 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
455
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 45% in Texas - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,787
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
Counselors0.9 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 62.6%
Hispanic or Latino 18.7%
African American 12.1%
Two or More 5.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 62.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.5, Arp El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Arp Isd reports $12,787 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Arp El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arp H S | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Arp J H | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Arp El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 245
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~455 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Arp El
How many students attend Arp El?
Arp El has 455 students enrolled. It is a public school in Arp, TX. CCD year-over-year: 473 (2022-23) → 463 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arp El?
The student-teacher ratio at Arp El is 13.8:1, which is 6% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 12% 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 Arp El?
54.1% of students at Arp El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Arp El?
The largest demographic group at Arp El is White at 62.6% of enrollment, in Arp, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Arp El?
Arp 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 Arp El rank among public schools in Arp?
By Resource Investment Index, Arp El ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Arp, 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 Arp Isd?
Besides Arp El, Arp Isd also operates Arp H S (308 students) and Arp J H (245 students). See the Arp Isd district page for the complete list.