- Enrollment
- 1,129
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Marble Falls, TX
Colt El
Federal NCES profile for Colt El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482901006014
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Colt El earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Marble Falls · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 59.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Colt El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Colt El ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Marble Falls, TX.
School address
District: Marble Falls Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482901006014 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Colt El held near 618 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 44.7 → 44.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-26 students YoY 482901006014 · Marble Falls, TX Other · MID · TRAD
572 enr · 13:1 · 59.5% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Marble Falls H S (1,129 students)
Colt El held near 618 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 44.7 → 44.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Colt El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Marble Falls H
Marble Falls H S
1,129 students
- Marble Falls M
Marble Falls Middle
852 students
- This school
Colt El
572 students
- Marble Falls E
Marble Falls El
569 students
- Highland Lakes
Highland Lakes El
524 students
- Spicewood El 310
Spicewood El
310 students
What this shows Colt El reports 572 students on the CCD universe file.
How Colt El compares
Colt 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 | 59.5% | ▼ 4% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 572 | top 40% | - | - |
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.
572
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
18.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,942
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 572 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 49.7%
White 43.9%
Two or More 3.0%
Asian 2.1%
African American 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 49.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.9, Colt El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Marble Falls Isd reports $12,942 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Colt El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marble Falls H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Marble Falls Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Marble Falls El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Highland Lakes El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Spicewood El | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Colt El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 852
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 569
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 524
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 310
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- 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 (~572 students)
Frequently asked questions about Colt El
How many students attend Colt El?
Colt El has 572 students enrolled. It is a public school in Marble Falls, TX. CCD year-over-year: 644 (2022-23) → 618 (2023-24), nearly flat (-26).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Colt El?
The student-teacher ratio at Colt 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 Colt El?
59.5% of students at Colt El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Colt El?
The largest demographic group at Colt El is Hispanic or Latino at 49.7% of enrollment, in Marble Falls, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Colt El?
Colt El has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Colt El rank among public schools in Marble Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Colt El ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Marble Falls, 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 Marble Falls on the city page.
What other schools are in Marble Falls Isd?
Besides Colt El, Marble Falls Isd also operates Marble Falls H S (1,129 students), Marble Falls Middle (852 students), and Marble Falls El (569 students). See the Marble Falls Isd district page for the complete list.