- Enrollment
- 3,004
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · El Paso, TX
Ben Narbuth El
Federal NCES profile for Ben Narbuth El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 0/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 484071013911
👥 S:T ratio 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ben Narbuth El earns 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Texas schools.
- #128 of 129
- schools in El Paso · Resource Index
- 0
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.7:1
- large classes for Texas
- 55.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Ben Narbuth El has class sizes larger than 98% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ben Narbuth El ranks #128 of 129 schools in El Paso, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+152 students YoY
Ben Narbuth El grew from 782 students in 2022-23 to 934 in 2023-24 (+19.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 41.1 → 37.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+152 students YoY 484071013911 · El Paso, TX Other · MID · TRAD
1,054 enr · 25.7:1 · 55.0% lunch · RII 0
Nearest enrollment peer: Eastlake H S (3,004 students)
Ben Narbuth El grew from 782 students in 2022-23 to 934 in 2023-24 (+19.4%). Teacher FTE lost 41.1 → 37.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Ben Narbuth El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Eastlake H S
Eastlake H S
3,004 students
- Pebble Hills H
Pebble Hills H S
2,952 students
- Socorro H S
Socorro H S
2,579 students
- Montwood H S
Montwood H S
2,499 students
- El Dorado H S
El Dorado H S
2,109 students
- This school 1,054
Ben Narbuth El
1,054 students
What this shows Ben Narbuth El reports 1,054 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ben Narbuth El compares
Ben Narbuth 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 | 25.7:1 | ▲ 75% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.0% | ▼ 11% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,054 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.7:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,054
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
25.7:1
students per teacher
- 75% above state mean
Top 98% in Texas - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$11,574
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.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 89.1%
White 5.9%
African American 2.6%
Two or More 1.9%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 89.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.2, Ben Narbuth El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
District finance for Socorro Isd reports $11,574 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ben Narbuth El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastlake H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pebble Hills H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Socorro H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Montwood H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| El Dorado H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ben Narbuth El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,952
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 2,579
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,499
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,109
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~1,054 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ben Narbuth El
How many students attend Ben Narbuth El?
Ben Narbuth El has 1,054 students enrolled. It is a public school in El Paso, TX. CCD year-over-year: 782 (2022-23) → 934 (2023-24), up 152.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ben Narbuth El?
The student-teacher ratio at Ben Narbuth El is 25.7:1, which is 75% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 64% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ben Narbuth El?
55.0% of students at Ben Narbuth El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ben Narbuth El?
The largest demographic group at Ben Narbuth El is Hispanic or Latino at 89.1% of enrollment, in El Paso, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ben Narbuth El?
Ben Narbuth El has a Resource Investment Index of 0/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Ben Narbuth El rank among schools in El Paso?
By Resource Investment Index, Ben Narbuth El ranks #128 of 129 schools in El Paso, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in El Paso on the city page.
What other schools are in Socorro Isd?
Besides Ben Narbuth El, Socorro Isd also operates Eastlake H S (3,004 students), Pebble Hills H S (2,952 students), and Socorro H S (2,579 students). See the Socorro Isd district page for the complete list.