- Enrollment
- 283
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Canadian, TX
Canadian El
Federal NCES profile for Canadian El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481270005853
👥 S:T ratio 63
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Canadian El earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Texas schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Canadian · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.2:1
- small classes for Texas
- 40.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Canadian El has class sizes smaller than 93% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Canadian El ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Canadian, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Canadian El shrank from 204 students in 2022-23 to 181 in 2023-24 (-11.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 18.0 → 16.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-23 students YoY 481270005853 · Canadian, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
165 enr · 9.2:1 · 40.2% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Canadian H S (283 students)
Canadian El shrank from 204 students in 2022-23 to 181 in 2023-24 (-11.3%). Teacher FTE lost 18.0 → 16.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Canadian El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Canadian H S
Canadian H S
283 students
- This school
Canadian El
165 students
- Canadian Middl
Canadian Middle
157 students
- Baker El
Baker El
153 students
What this shows Canadian El reports 165 students on the CCD universe file.
How Canadian El compares
Canadian 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 | 9.2:1 | ▼ 37% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.2% | ▼ 35% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 165 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.2:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
165
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
9.2:1
students per teacher
- 37% below state mean
Top 7% in Texas - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
9.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,513
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 50.3%
White 46.7%
Two or More 1.8%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.9, Canadian El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Canadian Isd reports $14,513 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Canadian El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Canadian Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Baker El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Canadian El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 157
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 153
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
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 (~165 students)
Frequently asked questions about Canadian El
How many students attend Canadian El?
Canadian El has 165 students enrolled. It is a public school in Canadian, TX. CCD year-over-year: 204 (2022-23) → 181 (2023-24), down 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Canadian El?
The student-teacher ratio at Canadian El is 9.2:1, which is 37% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 41% 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 Canadian El?
40.2% of students at Canadian El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Canadian El?
The largest demographic group at Canadian El is Hispanic or Latino at 50.3% of enrollment, in Canadian, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Canadian El?
Canadian El has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (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 Canadian El rank among public schools in Canadian?
By Resource Investment Index, Canadian El ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Canadian, 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 Canadian Isd?
Besides Canadian El, Canadian Isd also operates Canadian H S (283 students), Canadian Middle (157 students), and Baker El (153 students). See the Canadian Isd district page for the complete list.