- Enrollment
- 533
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bishop, TX
Bishop El
Federal NCES profile for Bishop El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 481026000509
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bishop El earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Bishop · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.5:1
- students per teacher
- 66.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Bishop El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bishop El ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Bishop, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Bishop El shrank from 233 students in 2022-23 to 221 in 2023-24 (-5.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 15.5 → 15.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-12 students YoY 481026000509 · Bishop, TX Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
232 enr · 15.5:1 · 66.1% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Bishop H S (533 students)
Bishop El shrank from 233 students in 2022-23 to 221 in 2023-24 (-5.2%). Teacher FTE lost 15.5 → 15.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Bishop El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bishop H S
Bishop H S
533 students
- Lillion E Lueh
Lillion E Luehrs J H
330 students
- Bishop Pri
Bishop Pri
258 students
- This school
Bishop El
232 students
- Petronila El 110
Petronila El
110 students
What this shows Bishop El reports 232 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bishop El compares
Bishop 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 | 15.5:1 | ▲ 5% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.1% | ▲ 7% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 232 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
232
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 65% in Texas - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.6%
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
$14,962
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
Counselors0.9 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 85.8%
White 11.2%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.9%
Two or More 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 85.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.1, Bishop El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bishop Cisd reports $14,962 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bishop El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lillion E Luehrs J H | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bishop Pri | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Petronila El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bishop El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 330
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 258
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 110
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
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 (~232 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bishop El
How many students attend Bishop El?
Bishop El has 232 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bishop, TX. CCD year-over-year: 233 (2022-23) → 221 (2023-24), down 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bishop El?
The student-teacher ratio at Bishop El is 15.5:1, which is 5% 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 Bishop El?
66.1% of students at Bishop El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bishop El?
The largest demographic group at Bishop El is Hispanic or Latino at 85.8% of enrollment, in Bishop, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bishop El?
Bishop El has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Bishop El rank among public schools in Bishop?
By Resource Investment Index, Bishop El ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Bishop, 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 Bishop Cisd?
Besides Bishop El, Bishop Cisd also operates Bishop H S (533 students), Lillion E Luehrs J H (330 students), and Bishop Pri (258 students). See the Bishop Cisd district page for the complete list.