- Enrollment
- 247
- Students per teacher
- 8.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Banquete, TX
Banquete El
Federal NCES profile for Banquete El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480941000399
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Banquete El earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Texas schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Banquete · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12:1
- small classes for Texas
- 60.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Banquete El has class sizes smaller than 77% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Banquete El ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Banquete, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Banquete El shrank from 382 students in 2022-23 to 355 in 2023-24 (-7.1%).
Teacher FTE added 28.7 → 31.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-27 students YoY 480941000399 · Banquete, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
336 enr · 12:1 · 60.7% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Banquete H S (247 students)
Banquete El shrank from 382 students in 2022-23 to 355 in 2023-24 (-7.1%). Teacher FTE added 28.7 → 31.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Banquete El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Banquete El
336 students
- Banquete H S
Banquete H S
247 students
- Banquete J H
Banquete J H
161 students
What this shows Banquete El reports 336 students on the CCD universe file.
How Banquete El compares
Banquete 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 | 12:1 | ▼ 18% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.7% | ▼ 2% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 336 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
336
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
12:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 23% in Texas - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
36.3%
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
$15,498
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 336 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 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
Hispanic or Latino 84.2%
White 15.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 84.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.6, Banquete El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Banquete Isd reports $15,498 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Banquete El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banquete H S | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Banquete J H | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Banquete El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 161
- Students per teacher
- 8.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~336 students)
Frequently asked questions about Banquete El
How many students attend Banquete El?
Banquete El has 336 students enrolled. It is a public school in Banquete, TX. CCD year-over-year: 382 (2022-23) → 355 (2023-24), down 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Banquete El?
The student-teacher ratio at Banquete El is 12:1, which is 18% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 24% 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 Banquete El?
60.7% of students at Banquete El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Banquete El?
The largest demographic group at Banquete El is Hispanic or Latino at 84.2% of enrollment, in Banquete, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Banquete El?
Banquete El has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Banquete El rank among public schools in Banquete?
By Resource Investment Index, Banquete El ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Banquete, 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 Banquete Isd?
Besides Banquete El, Banquete Isd also operates Banquete H S (247 students) and Banquete J H (161 students). See the Banquete Isd district page for the complete list.