- Enrollment
- 191
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Big Sandy, TX
Big Sandy El
Federal NCES profile for Big Sandy El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481014000469
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Big Sandy El earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Texas schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Big Sandy · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.3:1
- small classes for Texas
- 68.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Big Sandy El has class sizes smaller than 74% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Big Sandy El ranks #2 of 3 schools in Big Sandy, TX.
School address
District: Big Sandy Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481014000469 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Big Sandy El held near 326 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 26.4 → 24.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 481014000469 · Big Sandy, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
320 enr · 12.3:1 · 68.2% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Big Sandy H S (191 students)
Big Sandy El held near 326 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 26.4 → 24.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Big Sandy El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Big Sandy El
320 students
- Big Sandy H S
Big Sandy H S
191 students
- Big Sandy J H
Big Sandy J H
138 students
What this shows Big Sandy El reports 320 students on the CCD universe file.
How Big Sandy El compares
Big Sandy 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 | 12.3:1 | ▼ 16% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.2% | ▲ 10% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 320 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
320
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 26% in Texas - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
24.4%
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
$12,644
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 320 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 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
White 66.3%
Hispanic or Latino 16.3%
African American 10.3%
Two or More 7.2%
Largest group: White at 66.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.8, Big Sandy El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Big Sandy Isd reports $12,644 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Big Sandy El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Sandy H S | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Big Sandy J H | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Big Sandy El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 138
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~320 students)
Frequently asked questions about Big Sandy El
How many students attend Big Sandy El?
Big Sandy El has 320 students enrolled. It is a public school in Big Sandy, TX. CCD year-over-year: 337 (2022-23) → 326 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Big Sandy El?
The student-teacher ratio at Big Sandy El is 12.3:1, which is 16% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 22% 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 Big Sandy El?
68.2% of students at Big Sandy El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Big Sandy El?
The largest demographic group at Big Sandy El is White at 66.3% of enrollment, in Big Sandy, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Big Sandy El?
Big Sandy El has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Big Sandy El rank among schools in Big Sandy?
By Resource Investment Index, Big Sandy El ranks #2 of 3 schools in Big Sandy, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Big Sandy on the city page.
What other schools are in Big Sandy Isd?
Besides Big Sandy El, Big Sandy Isd also operates Big Sandy H S (191 students) and Big Sandy J H (138 students). See the Big Sandy Isd district page for the complete list.