- Enrollment
- 3,004
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · El Paso, TX
Cactus Trails
Federal NCES profile for Cactus Trails, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 484071013684
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cactus Trails earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Texas schools.
- #70 of 129
- schools in El Paso · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.6:1
- large classes for Texas
- 43.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Cactus Trails has class sizes larger than 84% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cactus Trails ranks #70 of 129 schools in El Paso, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Cactus Trails held near 1,010 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 57.8 → 42.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 484071013684 · El Paso, TX Other · MID · TRAD
1,006 enr · 17.6:1 · 43.9% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Eastlake H S (3,004 students)
Cactus Trails held near 1,010 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 57.8 → 42.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Cactus Trails 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 1,006
Cactus Trails
1,006 students
What this shows Cactus Trails reports 1,006 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cactus Trails compares
Cactus Trails 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 | 17.6:1 | ▲ 20% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.9% | ▼ 29% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,006 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,006
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 84% in Texas - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 503 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 82.2%
White 11.0%
African American 3.6%
Two or More 2.2%
Asian 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 82.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.0, Cactus Trails is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Socorro Isd reports $11,574 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cactus Trails Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastlake H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pebble Hills H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Socorro H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Montwood H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| El Dorado H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cactus Trails'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 (~1,006 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cactus Trails
How many students attend Cactus Trails?
Cactus Trails has 1,006 students enrolled. It is a public school in El Paso, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,027 (2022-23) → 1,010 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cactus Trails?
The student-teacher ratio at Cactus Trails is 17.6:1, which is 20% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cactus Trails?
43.9% of students at Cactus Trails are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cactus Trails?
The largest demographic group at Cactus Trails is Hispanic or Latino at 82.2% of enrollment, in El Paso, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cactus Trails?
Cactus Trails has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Cactus Trails rank among schools in El Paso?
By Resource Investment Index, Cactus Trails ranks #70 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 Cactus Trails, 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.