- Enrollment
- 2,626
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Castroville, TX
Castroville El
Federal NCES profile for Castroville El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483006010958
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Castroville El earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Castroville · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 48.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Castroville El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Castroville El ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Castroville, TX.
School address
District: Medina Valley Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483006010958 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Castroville El held near 645 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 42.4 → 43.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 483006010958 · Castroville, TX Other · MID · TRAD
600 enr · 14.3:1 · 48.1% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Medina Valley H S (2,626 students)
Castroville El held near 645 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 42.4 → 43.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Castroville El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Medina Valley
Medina Valley H S
2,626 students
- Medina Valley
Medina Valley Middle
1,157 students
- Medina Valley 1,046
Medina Valley Loma Alta Middle
1,046 students
- Luckey Ranch E 945
Luckey Ranch El
945 students
- Potranco El 839
Potranco El
839 students
- This school 600
Castroville El
600 students
What this shows Castroville El reports 600 students on the CCD universe file.
How Castroville El compares
Castroville 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.1% | ▼ 22% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 600 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
600
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 51% in Texas - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.3%
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
$9,929
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 600 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 62.5%
White 32.8%
Two or More 2.7%
African American 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 62.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.1, Castroville El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Medina Valley Isd reports $9,929 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Castroville El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medina Valley H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Medina Valley Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Medina Valley Loma Alta Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Luckey Ranch El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Potranco El | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Castroville El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,157
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,046
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 945
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 839
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~600 students)
Frequently asked questions about Castroville El
How many students attend Castroville El?
Castroville El has 600 students enrolled. It is a public school in Castroville, TX. CCD year-over-year: 644 (2022-23) → 645 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Castroville El?
The student-teacher ratio at Castroville El is 14.3:1, which is 3% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 9% 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 Castroville El?
48.1% of students at Castroville El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Castroville El?
The largest demographic group at Castroville El is Hispanic or Latino at 62.5% of enrollment, in Castroville, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Castroville El?
Castroville El has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Castroville El rank among public schools in Castroville?
By Resource Investment Index, Castroville El ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Castroville, 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 Medina Valley Isd?
Besides Castroville El, Medina Valley Isd also operates Medina Valley H S (2,626 students), Medina Valley Middle (1,157 students), and Medina Valley Loma Alta Middle (1,046 students). See the Medina Valley Isd district page for the complete list.