- Enrollment
- 369
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Comfort, TX
Comfort El
Federal NCES profile for Comfort El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481479000978
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 6
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Comfort El earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Comfort · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 62.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Comfort El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Comfort El ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Comfort, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Comfort El shrank from 497 students in 2022-23 to 469 in 2023-24 (-5.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 34.3 → 31.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-28 students YoY 481479000978 · Comfort, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
472 enr · 13.9:1 · 62.2% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Comfort H S (369 students)
Comfort El shrank from 497 students in 2022-23 to 469 in 2023-24 (-5.6%). Teacher FTE lost 34.3 → 31.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Comfort El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Comfort El
472 students
- Comfort H S
Comfort H S
369 students
- Comfort Middle
Comfort Middle
231 students
What this shows Comfort El reports 472 students on the CCD universe file.
How Comfort El compares
Comfort El is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.9:1 | ▼ 5% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.2% | ▲ 0% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 472 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
472
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% 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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 46% in Texas - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.2%
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
$13,811
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 472 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
25
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 65.5%
White 33.1%
African American 0.6%
Two or More 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 65.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.1, Comfort El is about as mixed as the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Comfort Isd reports $13,811 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Comfort El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comfort H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Comfort Middle | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Comfort El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 231
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- 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 (~472 students)
Frequently asked questions about Comfort El
How many students attend Comfort El?
Comfort El has 472 students enrolled. It is a public school in Comfort, TX. CCD year-over-year: 497 (2022-23) → 469 (2023-24), down 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Comfort El?
The student-teacher ratio at Comfort El is 13.9:1, 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 Comfort El?
62.2% of students at Comfort El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Comfort El?
The largest demographic group at Comfort El is Hispanic or Latino at 65.5% of enrollment, in Comfort, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Comfort El?
Comfort El has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Comfort El rank among public schools in Comfort?
By Resource Investment Index, Comfort El ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Comfort, 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 Comfort Isd?
Besides Comfort El, Comfort Isd also operates Comfort H S (369 students) and Comfort Middle (231 students). See the Comfort Isd district page for the complete list.