- Enrollment
- 1,079
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Stephenville, TX
Chamberlin El
Federal NCES profile for Chamberlin El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 484152004745
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chamberlin El earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Stephenville · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 47.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Chamberlin El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chamberlin El ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Stephenville, TX.
School address
District: Stephenville Isd · Texas
NCES ID 484152004745 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Chamberlin El shrank from 514 students in 2022-23 to 488 in 2023-24 (-5.1%).
Teacher FTE held 35.0 → 34.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-26 students YoY 484152004745 · Stephenville, TX Elementary · MID · TRAD
503 enr · 14.4:1 · 47.9% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Stephenville H S (1,079 students)
Chamberlin El shrank from 514 students in 2022-23 to 488 in 2023-24 (-5.1%). Teacher FTE held 35.0 → 34.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Chamberlin El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Stephenville H
Stephenville H S
1,079 students
- Gilbert Int
Gilbert Int
562 students
- Henderson J H
Henderson J H
544 students
- This school
Chamberlin El
503 students
- Hook El
Hook El
485 students
- Central El 405
Central El
405 students
What this shows Chamberlin El reports 503 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chamberlin El compares
Chamberlin 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 | 14.4:1 | ▼ 2% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.9% | ▼ 23% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 503 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
503
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 52% in Texas - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.9%
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
$10,723
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 503 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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
White 50.5%
Hispanic or Latino 41.6%
Two or More 5.0%
African American 1.4%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 50.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.9, Chamberlin El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Stephenville Isd reports $10,723 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Chamberlin El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stephenville H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gilbert Int | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Henderson J H | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hook El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chamberlin El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 562
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 544
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 485
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 405
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~503 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chamberlin El
How many students attend Chamberlin El?
Chamberlin El has 503 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Stephenville, TX. CCD year-over-year: 514 (2022-23) → 488 (2023-24), down 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chamberlin El?
The student-teacher ratio at Chamberlin El is 14.4:1, which is 2% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 8% 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 Chamberlin El?
47.9% of students at Chamberlin El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chamberlin El?
The largest demographic group at Chamberlin El is White at 50.5% of enrollment, in Stephenville, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chamberlin El?
Chamberlin El 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 Chamberlin El rank among elementary schools in Stephenville?
By Resource Investment Index, Chamberlin El ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Stephenville, 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 Stephenville on the city page.
What other schools are in Stephenville Isd?
Besides Chamberlin El, Stephenville Isd also operates Stephenville H S (1,079 students), Gilbert Int (562 students), and Henderson J H (544 students). See the Stephenville Isd district page for the complete list.