- Enrollment
- 524
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Columbus, TX
Columbus El
Federal NCES profile for Columbus El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481470000962
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Columbus El earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Columbus · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 62.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Columbus El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Columbus El ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Columbus, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+26 students YoY
Columbus El held near 786 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+26 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 54.6 → 55.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+26 students YoY 481470000962 · Columbus, TX Other · MID · TRAD
798 enr · 14.8:1 · 62.5% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Columbus H S (524 students)
Columbus El held near 786 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+26 headcount). Teacher FTE added 54.6 → 55.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Columbus El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Columbus El
798 students
- Columbus H S
Columbus H S
524 students
- Columbus J H
Columbus J H
323 students
- Columbus Alter 14
Columbus Alternative School
14 students
What this shows Columbus El reports 798 students on the CCD universe file.
How Columbus El compares
Columbus 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 | 14.8:1 | ▲ 1% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.5% | ▲ 1% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 798 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
798
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 57% in Texas - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.4%
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
$12,527
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 798 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
58
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 46.4%
White 39.5%
African American 9.6%
Two or More 3.4%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 46.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.8, Columbus El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Columbus Isd reports $12,527 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Columbus El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus H S | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Columbus J H | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Columbus Alternative School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Columbus El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 323
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 14
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~798 students)
Frequently asked questions about Columbus El
How many students attend Columbus El?
Columbus El has 798 students enrolled. It is a public school in Columbus, TX. CCD year-over-year: 760 (2022-23) → 786 (2023-24), nearly flat (+26).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Columbus El?
The student-teacher ratio at Columbus El is 14.8:1, which is 1% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Columbus El?
62.5% of students at Columbus El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Columbus El?
The largest demographic group at Columbus El is Hispanic or Latino at 46.4% of enrollment, in Columbus, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Columbus El?
Columbus El has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Columbus El rank among public schools in Columbus?
By Resource Investment Index, Columbus El ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Columbus, 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 Columbus Isd?
Besides Columbus El, Columbus Isd also operates Columbus H S (524 students), Columbus J H (323 students), and Columbus Alternative School (14 students). See the Columbus Isd district page for the complete list.