- Enrollment
- 1,314
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Santa Fe, TX
Dan J Kubacak El
Federal NCES profile for Dan J Kubacak El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483927008789
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dan J Kubacak El earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Texas schools.
- #2 of 6
- schools in Santa Fe · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.8:1
- large classes for Texas
- 52.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Dan J Kubacak El has class sizes larger than 85% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dan J Kubacak El ranks #2 of 6 schools in Santa Fe, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Dan J Kubacak El held near 710 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 41.5 → 42.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+23 students YoY 483927008789 · Santa Fe, TX Other · MID · TRAD
730 enr · 17.8:1 · 52.1% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Santa Fe H S (1,314 students)
Dan J Kubacak El held near 710 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount). Teacher FTE added 41.5 → 42.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Dan J Kubacak El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Santa Fe H S
Santa Fe H S
1,314 students
- Santa Fe J H
Santa Fe J H
1,003 students
- This school
Dan J Kubacak El
730 students
- William F Barn
William F Barnett El
640 students
- Roy J Wollam E
Roy J Wollam El
618 students
- Coastal Altern 4
Coastal Alternative Program
4 students
What this shows Dan J Kubacak El reports 730 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dan J Kubacak El compares
Dan J Kubacak 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 | 17.8:1 | ▲ 21% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.1% | ▼ 16% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 730 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
730
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 85% in Texas - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,289
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 730 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.3%
Hispanic or Latino 26.4%
Two or More 2.3%
African American 1.6%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 69.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.9, Dan J Kubacak El is about as mixed as the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Santa Fe Isd reports $13,289 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dan J Kubacak El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Santa Fe J H | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| William F Barnett El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Roy J Wollam El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Coastal Alternative Program | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Dan J Kubacak El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,003
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 640
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 618
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 4
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 0/100
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 (~730 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Dan J Kubacak El
How many students attend Dan J Kubacak El?
Dan J Kubacak El has 730 students enrolled. It is a public school in Santa Fe, TX. CCD year-over-year: 687 (2022-23) → 710 (2023-24), nearly flat (+23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dan J Kubacak El?
The student-teacher ratio at Dan J Kubacak El is 17.8:1, which is 21% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dan J Kubacak El?
52.1% of students at Dan J Kubacak El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dan J Kubacak El?
The largest demographic group at Dan J Kubacak El is White at 69.3% of enrollment, in Santa Fe, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dan J Kubacak El?
Dan J Kubacak El has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Dan J Kubacak El rank among schools in Santa Fe?
By Resource Investment Index, Dan J Kubacak El ranks #2 of 6 schools in Santa Fe, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Santa Fe on the city page.
What other schools are in Santa Fe Isd?
Besides Dan J Kubacak El, Santa Fe Isd also operates Santa Fe H S (1,314 students), Santa Fe J H (1,003 students), and William F Barnett El (640 students). See the Santa Fe Isd district page for the complete list.