Enrollment
577
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.9%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-63% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Congressman Silvestre & Carolina School compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Congressman Silvestre & Carolina School
Congressman Silvestre & Carolina School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in El Paso, Texas, enrolling 577 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 22.9% free-meal eligibility runs 63% below the Texas average.
With 577 students, its enrollment sits close to the Texas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 756 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #553, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 32/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 577 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
14.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 21.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Canutillo Isd also operates Canutillo H S (1,443 students) and Canutillo Middle (717 students) alongside Congressman Silvestre & Carolina School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Congressman Silvestre & Carolina School compares
Congressman Silvestre & Carolina School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,651
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Canutillo Isd, which includes Congressman Silvestre & Carolina School.
$12,651
Per student
-7%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.4%
State 36.4%
Federal 21.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,443
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~577 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Congressman Silvestre & Carolina School a good school?
Congressman Silvestre & Carolina School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Texas schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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