- Enrollment
- 827
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sanger, TX
Chisholm Trail El
Federal NCES profile for Chisholm Trail El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483918006472
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chisholm Trail El earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #4 of 7
- public schools in Sanger · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.7:1
- students per teacher
- 48.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Chisholm Trail El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chisholm Trail El ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Sanger, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Chisholm Trail El shrank from 409 students in 2022-23 to 382 in 2023-24 (-6.6%).
Teacher FTE held 23.6 → 23.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-27 students YoY 483918006472 · Sanger, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
292 enr · 12.7:1 · 48.9% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Sanger H S (827 students)
Chisholm Trail El shrank from 409 students in 2022-23 to 382 in 2023-24 (-6.6%). Teacher FTE held 23.6 → 23.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Chisholm Trail El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sanger H S
Sanger H S
827 students
- Clear Creek In
Clear Creek Int
598 students
- Butterfield El
Butterfield El
503 students
- Sanger Middle
Sanger Middle
426 students
- This school 292
Chisholm Trail El
292 students
- Sanger Sixth G 213
Sanger Sixth Grade Campus
213 students
What this shows Chisholm Trail El reports 292 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chisholm Trail El compares
Chisholm Trail 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 | 12.7:1 | ▼ 14% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.9% | ▼ 21% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 292 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
292
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 31% in Texas - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.2%
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
$14,081
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 292 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 51.4%
Hispanic or Latino 42.5%
Two or More 4.1%
African American 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 51.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.3, Chisholm Trail El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sanger Isd reports $14,081 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Chisholm Trail El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanger H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clear Creek Int | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Butterfield El | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sanger Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sanger Sixth Grade Campus | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chisholm Trail El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 598
- Students per teacher
- 26:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 426
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 213
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
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 (~292 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chisholm Trail El
How many students attend Chisholm Trail El?
Chisholm Trail El has 292 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sanger, TX. CCD year-over-year: 409 (2022-23) → 382 (2023-24), down 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chisholm Trail El?
The student-teacher ratio at Chisholm Trail El is 12.7:1, which is 14% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 19% 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 Chisholm Trail El?
48.9% of students at Chisholm Trail El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chisholm Trail El?
The largest demographic group at Chisholm Trail El is White at 51.4% of enrollment, in Sanger, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chisholm Trail El?
Chisholm Trail El has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Chisholm Trail El rank among public schools in Sanger?
By Resource Investment Index, Chisholm Trail El ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Sanger, 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 Sanger on the city page.
What other schools are in Sanger Isd?
Besides Chisholm Trail El, Sanger Isd also operates Sanger H S (827 students), Clear Creek Int (598 students), and Butterfield El (503 students). See the Sanger Isd district page for the complete list.