- Enrollment
- 311
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Clifton, TX
Clifton El
Federal NCES profile for Clifton El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481440000930
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clifton El earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Texas schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Clifton · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.3:1
- small classes for Texas
- 57.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Clifton El has class sizes smaller than 74% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clifton El ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Clifton, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Clifton El held near 477 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 37.3 → 41.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 481440000930 · Clifton, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
455 enr · 12.3:1 · 57.7% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Clifton H S (311 students)
Clifton El held near 477 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 37.3 → 41.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Clifton El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Clifton El
455 students
- Clifton H S
Clifton H S
311 students
- Clifton Middle
Clifton Middle
235 students
What this shows Clifton El reports 455 students on the CCD universe file.
How Clifton El compares
Clifton 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 | 12.3:1 | ▼ 16% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.7% | ▼ 7% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 455 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
455
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 26% in Texas - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.6%
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
$13,160
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 455 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 54.9%
Hispanic or Latino 38.0%
Two or More 3.3%
African American 2.0%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 54.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.3, Clifton El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Clifton Isd reports $13,160 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Clifton El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clifton H S | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clifton Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clifton El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 235
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~455 students)
Frequently asked questions about Clifton El
How many students attend Clifton El?
Clifton El has 455 students enrolled. It is a public school in Clifton, TX. CCD year-over-year: 471 (2022-23) → 477 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clifton El?
The student-teacher ratio at Clifton El is 12.3:1, which is 16% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 22% 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 Clifton El?
57.7% of students at Clifton El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clifton El?
The largest demographic group at Clifton El is White at 54.9% of enrollment, in Clifton, 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 Clifton El?
Clifton El has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Clifton El rank among public schools in Clifton?
By Resource Investment Index, Clifton El ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Clifton, 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 Clifton Isd?
Besides Clifton El, Clifton Isd also operates Clifton H S (311 students) and Clifton Middle (235 students). See the Clifton Isd district page for the complete list.