- Enrollment
- 233
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Coleman, TX
Coleman El
Federal NCES profile for Coleman El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481455000945
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Coleman El earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Coleman · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 64.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Coleman El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Coleman El ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Coleman, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Coleman El held near 328 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 23.5 → 23.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 481455000945 · Coleman, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
334 enr · 14.5:1 · 64.6% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Coleman J H (233 students)
Coleman El held near 328 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 23.5 → 23.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Coleman El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Coleman El
334 students
- Coleman J H
Coleman J H
233 students
- Coleman H S
Coleman H S
229 students
What this shows Coleman El reports 334 students on the CCD universe file.
How Coleman El compares
Coleman 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 | 14.5:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.6% | ▲ 4% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 334 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
334
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 53% in Texas - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.3%
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
$14,521
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 334 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 63.2%
Hispanic or Latino 31.4%
Two or More 2.1%
African American 1.8%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 63.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.1, Coleman El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
District finance for Coleman Isd reports $14,521 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Coleman El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coleman J H | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Coleman H S | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Coleman El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 229
- Students per teacher
- 8.5:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~334 students)
Frequently asked questions about Coleman El
How many students attend Coleman El?
Coleman El has 334 students enrolled. It is a public school in Coleman, TX. CCD year-over-year: 339 (2022-23) → 328 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Coleman El?
The student-teacher ratio at Coleman El is 14.5:1, which is 1% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 8% 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 Coleman El?
64.6% of students at Coleman El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Coleman El?
The largest demographic group at Coleman El is White at 63.2% of enrollment, in Coleman, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Coleman El?
Coleman El has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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 Coleman El rank among public schools in Coleman?
By Resource Investment Index, Coleman El ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Coleman, 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 Coleman Isd?
Besides Coleman El, Coleman Isd also operates Coleman J H (233 students) and Coleman H S (229 students). See the Coleman Isd district page for the complete list.