- Enrollment
- 1,443
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · El Paso, TX
Congressman Silvestre & Carolina School
Federal NCES profile for Congressman Silvestre & Carolina School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481278011216
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Congressman Silvestre & Carolina School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Texas schools.
- #37 of 129
- schools in El Paso · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17:1
- large classes for Texas
- 22.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Congressman Silvestre & Carolina School has class sizes larger than 80% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Congressman Silvestre & Carolina School ranks #37 of 129 schools in El Paso, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Congressman Silvestre & Carolina School held near 580 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 35.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 481278011216 · El Paso, TX Other · MID · TRAD
577 enr · 17:1 · 22.9% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Canutillo H S (1,443 students)
Congressman Silvestre & Carolina School held near 580 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE held 35.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Congressman Silvestre & Carolina School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Canutillo H S
Canutillo H S
1,443 students
- Canutillo Midd
Canutillo Middle
717 students
- This school 577
Congressman Silvestre & Carolina School
577 students
- Jose J Alderet 570
Jose J Alderete Middle
570 students
- Canutillo El 481
Canutillo El
481 students
- Jose H Damian 473
Jose H Damian El
473 students
What this shows Congressman Silvestre & Carolina School reports 577 students on the CCD universe file.
How Congressman Silvestre & Carolina School compares
Congressman Silvestre & Carolina School 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 | 17:1 | ▲ 16% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.9% | ▼ 63% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 577 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
577
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 80% in Texas - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.4%
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
$13,658
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 577 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 81.6%
White 11.1%
African American 2.6%
Two or More 2.4%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 81.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.0, Congressman Silvestre & Carolina School is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Canutillo Isd reports $13,658 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Congressman Silvestre & Carolina School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canutillo H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Canutillo Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jose J Alderete Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Canutillo El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jose H Damian El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Congressman Silvestre & Carolina School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 717
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 570
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 481
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 473
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~577 students)
Frequently asked questions about Congressman Silvestre & Carolina School
How many students attend Congressman Silvestre & Carolina School?
Congressman Silvestre & Carolina School has 577 students enrolled. It is a public school in El Paso, TX. CCD year-over-year: 573 (2022-23) → 580 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Congressman Silvestre & Carolina School?
The student-teacher ratio at Congressman Silvestre & Carolina School is 17:1, which is 16% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Congressman Silvestre & Carolina School?
22.9% of students at Congressman Silvestre & Carolina School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Congressman Silvestre & Carolina School?
The largest demographic group at Congressman Silvestre & Carolina School is Hispanic or Latino at 81.6% of enrollment, in El Paso, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Congressman Silvestre & Carolina School?
Congressman Silvestre & Carolina School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Congressman Silvestre & Carolina School rank among schools in El Paso?
By Resource Investment Index, Congressman Silvestre & Carolina School ranks #37 of 129 schools in El Paso, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in El Paso on the city page.
What other schools are in Canutillo Isd?
Besides Congressman Silvestre & Carolina School, Canutillo Isd also operates Canutillo H S (1,443 students), Canutillo Middle (717 students), and Jose J Alderete Middle (570 students). See the Canutillo Isd district page for the complete list.