- Enrollment
- 1,861
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Victoria, TX
C O Chandler El
Federal NCES profile for C O Chandler El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 484415009087
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
C O Chandler El earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #12 of 18
- schools in Victoria · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 77.4%
- free-lunch eligible
C O Chandler El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, C O Chandler El ranks #12 of 18 schools in Victoria, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
C O Chandler El held near 474 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.5 → 32.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 484415009087 · Victoria, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
456 enr · 14.7:1 · 77.4% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Victoria East H S (1,861 students)
C O Chandler El held near 474 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.5 → 32.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
C O Chandler El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Victoria East
Victoria East H S
1,861 students
- Victoria West
Victoria West H S
1,723 students
- Harold Cade Mi 730
Harold Cade Middle
730 students
- Howell Middle 716
Howell Middle
716 students
- Stem Middle 641
Stem Middle
641 students
- This school 456
C O Chandler El
456 students
What this shows C O Chandler El reports 456 students on the CCD universe file.
How C O Chandler El compares
C O Chandler 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 | 14.7:1 | ▼ 0% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.4% | ▲ 25% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 456 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
456
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 56% in Texas - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.2%
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
$11,524
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 456 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
38
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 67.1%
White 20.4%
African American 7.2%
Two or More 3.1%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 67.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.2, C O Chandler El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Victoria Isd reports $11,524 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How C O Chandler El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria East H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Victoria West H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harold Cade Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Howell Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stem Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to C O Chandler El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,723
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 730
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 716
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 641
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- 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 (~456 students)
Frequently asked questions about C O Chandler El
How many students attend C O Chandler El?
C O Chandler El has 456 students enrolled. It is a public school in Victoria, TX. CCD year-over-year: 474 (2022-23) → 474 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at C O Chandler El?
The student-teacher ratio at C O Chandler El is 14.7:1, which is 0% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at C O Chandler El?
77.4% of students at C O Chandler El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of C O Chandler El?
The largest demographic group at C O Chandler El is Hispanic or Latino at 67.1% of enrollment, in Victoria, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for C O Chandler El?
C O Chandler El has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 C O Chandler El rank among schools in Victoria?
By Resource Investment Index, C O Chandler El ranks #12 of 18 schools in Victoria, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Victoria on the city page.
What other schools are in Victoria Isd?
Besides C O Chandler El, Victoria Isd also operates Victoria East H S (1,861 students), Victoria West H S (1,723 students), and Harold Cade Middle (730 students). See the Victoria Isd district page for the complete list.