- Enrollment
- 225
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cisco, TX
Cisco El
Federal NCES profile for Cisco El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481407000888
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cisco El earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Cisco · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 59.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Cisco El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cisco El ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Cisco, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Cisco El held near 418 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.5 → 35.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 481407000888 · Cisco, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
428 enr · 13:1 · 59.0% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Cisco H S (225 students)
Cisco El held near 418 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.5 → 35.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Cisco El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Cisco El
428 students
- Cisco H S
Cisco H S
225 students
- Cisco J H 170
Cisco J H
170 students
- Cisco Learning 12
Cisco Learning Center
12 students
What this shows Cisco El reports 428 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cisco El compares
Cisco 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 | 13:1 | ▼ 12% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.0% | ▼ 5% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 428 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
428
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
13:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 34% in Texas - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
11.2%
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
$14,080
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 428 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.9%
Hispanic or Latino 18.9%
Two or More 3.0%
Asian 1.4%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: White at 75.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.7, Cisco El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cisco Isd reports $14,080 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cisco El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cisco H S | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cisco J H | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cisco Learning Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cisco El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 170
- Students per teacher
- 8.5:1
- Resource Index
- 71/100
- Enrollment
- 12
- Students per teacher
- 4:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
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 (~428 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cisco El
How many students attend Cisco El?
Cisco El has 428 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cisco, TX. CCD year-over-year: 415 (2022-23) → 418 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cisco El?
The student-teacher ratio at Cisco El is 13:1, which is 12% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 17% 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 Cisco El?
59.0% of students at Cisco El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cisco El?
The largest demographic group at Cisco El is White at 75.9% of enrollment, in Cisco, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cisco El?
Cisco El has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Cisco El rank among public schools in Cisco?
By Resource Investment Index, Cisco El ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Cisco, 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 Cisco Isd?
Besides Cisco El, Cisco Isd also operates Cisco H S (225 students), Cisco J H (170 students), and Cisco Learning Center (12 students). See the Cisco Isd district page for the complete list.