- Enrollment
- 375
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Comanche, TX
Comanche El
Federal NCES profile for Comanche El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481476000975
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Comanche El earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Comanche · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 62.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Comanche El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Comanche El ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Comanche, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Comanche El held near 641 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 48.0 → 47.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 481476000975 · Comanche, TX Other · MID · TRAD
658 enr · 14:1 · 62.6% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Comanche H S (375 students)
Comanche El held near 641 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 48.0 → 47.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Comanche El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Comanche El
658 students
- Comanche H S
Comanche H S
375 students
- Jefferies J H
Jefferies J H
295 students
- Comanche Early 50
Comanche Early Childhood Center
50 students
What this shows Comanche El reports 658 students on the CCD universe file.
How Comanche El compares
Comanche 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 | 14:1 | ▼ 5% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.6% | ▲ 1% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 658 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
658
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.6%
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
14:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 47% in Texas - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,705
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 658 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 55.6%
White 41.6%
Two or More 1.7%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 55.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.7, Comanche El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Comanche Isd reports $12,705 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Comanche El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comanche H S | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jefferies J H | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Comanche Early Childhood Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Comanche El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 295
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 50
- Students per teacher
- 50:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
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 (~658 students)
Frequently asked questions about Comanche El
How many students attend Comanche El?
Comanche El has 658 students enrolled. It is a public school in Comanche, TX. CCD year-over-year: 639 (2022-23) → 641 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Comanche El?
The student-teacher ratio at Comanche El is 14:1, which is 5% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 11% 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 Comanche El?
62.6% of students at Comanche El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Comanche El?
The largest demographic group at Comanche El is Hispanic or Latino at 55.6% of enrollment, in Comanche, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Comanche El?
Comanche El has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Comanche El rank among public schools in Comanche?
By Resource Investment Index, Comanche El ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Comanche, 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 Comanche Isd?
Besides Comanche El, Comanche Isd also operates Comanche H S (375 students), Jefferies J H (295 students), and Comanche Early Childhood Center (50 students). See the Comanche Isd district page for the complete list.