- Enrollment
- 1,529
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Everman, TX
Bishop El
Federal NCES profile for Bishop El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 481881001756
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bishop El earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Everman · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.2:1
- small classes for Texas
- 92.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Bishop El has class sizes smaller than 75% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bishop El ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Everman, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Bishop El shrank from 391 students in 2022-23 to 368 in 2023-24 (-5.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 28.7 → 27.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-23 students YoY 481881001756 · Everman, TX Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
341 enr · 12.2:1 · 92.6% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Everman H S (1,529 students)
Bishop El shrank from 391 students in 2022-23 to 368 in 2023-24 (-5.9%). Teacher FTE lost 28.7 → 27.9 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
- Everman H S
Everman H S
1,529 students
- Charles Baxter
Charles Baxter J H
709 students
- Dan Powell Ear 561
Dan Powell Early Learning Academy
561 students
- Roy Johnson St 441
Roy Johnson Stem Academy
441 students
- John and Polly 424
John and Polly Townley El
424 students
- This school 341
Bishop El
341 students
What this shows Bishop El reports 341 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 | 12.2:1 | ▼ 17% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 92.6% | ▲ 50% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 341 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
341
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
92.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 25% in Texas - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,468
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 341 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
26
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 73.3%
African American 21.1%
White 3.5%
Asian 0.9%
Two or More 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 73.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.7, Bishop El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Everman Isd reports $14,468 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Everman H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Charles Baxter J H | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dan Powell Early Learning Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roy Johnson Stem Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John and Polly Townley El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar 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
- 709
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 561
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 441
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 424
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~341 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bishop El
How many students attend Bishop El?
Bishop El has 341 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Everman, TX. CCD year-over-year: 391 (2022-23) → 368 (2023-24), down 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bishop El?
The student-teacher ratio at Bishop El is 12.2:1, which is 17% 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 Bishop El?
92.6% 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 73.3% of enrollment, in Everman, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bishop El?
Bishop El has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 elementary schools in Everman?
By Resource Investment Index, Bishop El ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Everman, 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 Everman on the city page.
What other schools are in Everman Isd?
Besides Bishop El, Everman Isd also operates Everman H S (1,529 students), Charles Baxter J H (709 students), and Dan Powell Early Learning Academy (561 students). See the Everman Isd district page for the complete list.