- Enrollment
- 166
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Chico, TX
Chico El
Federal NCES profile for Chico El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481380000869
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chico El earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Chico · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 49.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Chico El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chico El ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Chico, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Chico El grew from 263 students in 2022-23 to 278 in 2023-24 (+5.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 20.5 → 18.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+15 students YoY 481380000869 · Chico, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
284 enr · 14.2:1 · 49.4% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Chico H S (166 students)
Chico El grew from 263 students in 2022-23 to 278 in 2023-24 (+5.7%). Teacher FTE lost 20.5 → 18.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Chico El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Chico El
284 students
- Chico H S
Chico H S
166 students
- Chico Middle
Chico Middle
122 students
What this shows Chico El reports 284 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chico El compares
Chico El is a growing 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 | 14.2:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.4% | ▼ 20% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 284 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
284
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 50% in Texas - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,863
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 284 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 61.6%
Hispanic or Latino 33.5%
Two or More 4.6%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 61.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.6, Chico El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Chico Isd reports $13,863 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Chico El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chico H S | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chico Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chico El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 122
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~284 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chico El
How many students attend Chico El?
Chico El has 284 students enrolled. It is a public school in Chico, TX. CCD year-over-year: 263 (2022-23) → 278 (2023-24), up 15.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chico El?
The student-teacher ratio at Chico El is 14.2:1, which is 3% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 10% 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 Chico El?
49.4% of students at Chico El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chico El?
The largest demographic group at Chico El is White at 61.6% of enrollment, in Chico, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chico El?
Chico El has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 Chico El rank among public schools in Chico?
By Resource Investment Index, Chico El ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Chico, 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 Chico Isd?
Besides Chico El, Chico Isd also operates Chico H S (166 students) and Chico Middle (122 students). See the Chico Isd district page for the complete list.