- Enrollment
- 1,167
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Kilgore, TX
Chandler El
Federal NCES profile for Chandler El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 482562002854
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chandler El earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in Kilgore · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.4:1
- small classes for Texas
- 73.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Chandler El has class sizes smaller than 82% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chandler El ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Kilgore, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Chandler El held near 527 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 44.6 → 40.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 482562002854 · Kilgore, TX Elementary · MID · TRAD
501 enr · 11.4:1 · 73.0% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Kilgore H S (1,167 students)
Chandler El held near 527 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 44.6 → 40.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Chandler El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kilgore H S
Kilgore H S
1,167 students
- Kilgore Middle
Kilgore Middle
840 students
- Kilgore Pri
Kilgore Pri
621 students
- Kilgore Int
Kilgore Int
531 students
- This school
Chandler El
501 students
What this shows Chandler El reports 501 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chandler El compares
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 | 11.4:1 | ▼ 22% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.0% | ▲ 18% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 501 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
501
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 18% in Texas - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,835
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 251 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
41
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 39.1%
Hispanic or Latino 38.9%
African American 13.0%
Two or More 7.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 39.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.3, Chandler El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Kilgore Isd reports $10,835 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Chandler El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kilgore H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kilgore Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kilgore Pri | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kilgore Int | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chandler El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 840
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 621
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 531
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~501 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chandler El
How many students attend Chandler El?
Chandler El has 501 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Kilgore, TX. CCD year-over-year: 526 (2022-23) → 527 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chandler El?
The student-teacher ratio at Chandler El is 11.4:1, which is 22% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 27% 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 Chandler El?
73.0% of students at Chandler El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chandler El?
The largest demographic group at Chandler El is White at 39.1% of enrollment, in Kilgore, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chandler El?
Chandler El has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (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 Chandler El rank among public schools in Kilgore?
By Resource Investment Index, Chandler El ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Kilgore, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Kilgore on the city page.
What other schools are in Kilgore Isd?
Besides Chandler El, Kilgore Isd also operates Kilgore H S (1,167 students), Kilgore Middle (840 students), and Kilgore Pri (621 students). See the Kilgore Isd district page for the complete list.