- Enrollment
- 1,798
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Abilene, TX
Bassetti El
Federal NCES profile for Bassetti El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 480744002371
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bassetti El earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #6 of 9
- elementary schools in Abilene · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 71.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Bassetti El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bassetti El ranks #6 of 9 elementary schools in Abilene, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Bassetti El held near 542 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 35.1 → 35.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 480744002371 · Abilene, TX Elementary · MID · TRAD
546 enr · 15.6:1 · 71.1% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Abilene H S (1,798 students)
Bassetti El held near 542 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE held 35.1 → 35.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Bassetti El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Abilene H S
Abilene H S
1,798 students
- Cooper H S
Cooper H S
1,570 students
- Mann Middle
Mann Middle
776 students
- Craig Middle
Craig Middle
771 students
- Madison Middle
Madison Middle
770 students
- This school 546
Bassetti El
546 students
What this shows Bassetti El reports 546 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bassetti El compares
Bassetti 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 | 15.6:1 | ▲ 6% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.1% | ▲ 15% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 546 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
546
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 67% in Texas - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
32.6%
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
$11,604
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 546 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 39.4%
White 32.1%
African American 15.6%
Two or More 7.5%
Asian 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 39.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.0, Bassetti El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Abilene Isd reports $11,604 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bassetti El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abilene H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cooper H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mann Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Craig Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Madison Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bassetti El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,570
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 776
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 771
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 770
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~546 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bassetti El
How many students attend Bassetti El?
Bassetti El has 546 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Abilene, TX. CCD year-over-year: 553 (2022-23) → 542 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bassetti El?
The student-teacher ratio at Bassetti El is 15.6:1, which is 6% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bassetti El?
71.1% of students at Bassetti El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bassetti El?
The largest demographic group at Bassetti El is Hispanic or Latino at 39.4% of enrollment, in Abilene, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bassetti El?
Bassetti El has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Bassetti El rank among elementary schools in Abilene?
By Resource Investment Index, Bassetti El ranks #6 of 9 elementary schools in Abilene, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Abilene on the city page.
What other schools are in Abilene Isd?
Besides Bassetti El, Abilene Isd also operates Abilene H S (1,798 students), Cooper H S (1,570 students), and Mann Middle (776 students). See the Abilene Isd district page for the complete list.