Enrollment
649
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Andrews, TX
Devonian El
Federal NCES profile for Devonian El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 480828000196
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Devonian El earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Andrews · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- students per teacher
- 48.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Devonian El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Devonian El ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Andrews, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.5:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.5%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Devonian El compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Devonian El
Devonian El is a mid-sized elementary school in Andrews, Texas, enrolling 649 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 48.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 649 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 1,341 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #1,002, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (71%) and White (26%) (diversity index 42/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 649 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Andrews Isd also operates Andrews H S (1,193 students) and Andrews Middle (970 students) alongside Devonian El.
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 Devonian El compares
Devonian El on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.5:1 | ▲ 5% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.5% | ▼ 22% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 649 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
649
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
48.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 65% in Texas - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.0%
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
$11,914
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 649 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 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 71.3%
White 26.2%
Two or More 1.4%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 71.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.3, Devonian El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Andrews Isd, which includes Devonian El.
$11,914
Per student
-13%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 78.3%
State 9.5%
Federal 12.2%
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 Devonian El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andrews H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Andrews Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clearfork El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Underwood El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Andrews Education Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Devonian El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,193
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 970
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 721
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 638
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 38
- Students per teacher
- 7.6:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
Similar elementary 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 (~649 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Devonian El
How many students attend Devonian El?
Devonian El has 649 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Andrews, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Devonian El?
The student-teacher ratio at Devonian El is 15.5:1, which is 5% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Devonian El?
48.5% of students at Devonian El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Devonian El?
The largest demographic group at Devonian El is Hispanic or Latino at 71.3% of enrollment, in Andrews, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Devonian El?
Devonian El has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Devonian El rank among public schools in Andrews?
By Resource Investment Index, Devonian El ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Andrews, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Andrews on the city page.
Is Devonian El a good school?
Devonian El earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. 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 Andrews Isd?
Besides Devonian El, Andrews Isd also operates Andrews H S (1,193 students), Andrews Middle (970 students), and Clearfork El (721 students). See the Andrews Isd district page for the complete list.
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