- Enrollment
- 2,835
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · El Paso, TX
Dr Joseph Torres El
Federal NCES profile for Dr Joseph Torres El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481830013868
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dr Joseph Torres El earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Texas schools.
- #120 of 129
- schools in El Paso · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 42.9:1
- large classes for Texas
- 82.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Dr Joseph Torres El has class sizes larger than 99% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dr Joseph Torres El ranks #120 of 129 schools in El Paso, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-43 students YoY
Dr Joseph Torres El shrank from 604 students in 2022-23 to 561 in 2023-24 (-7.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 13.1 → 11.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-43 students YoY 481830013868 · El Paso, TX Other · MID · TRAD
558 enr · 42.9:1 · 82.5% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Franklin H S (2,835 students)
Dr Joseph Torres El shrank from 604 students in 2022-23 to 561 in 2023-24 (-7.1%). Teacher FTE lost 13.1 → 11.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Dr Joseph Torres El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Franklin H S
Franklin H S
2,835 students
- Coronado H S
Coronado H S
2,576 students
- Chapin H S
Chapin H S
1,766 students
- El Paso H S
El Paso H S
1,636 students
- Hornedo Middle
Hornedo Middle
1,442 students
- This school 558
Dr Joseph Torres El
558 students
What this shows Dr Joseph Torres El reports 558 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dr Joseph Torres El compares
Dr Joseph Torres 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 | 42.9:1 | ▲ 192% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.5% | ▲ 33% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 558 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
42.9:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
558
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
42.9:1
students per teacher
- 192% above state mean
Top 99% in Texas - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
31.2%
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
$12,931
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
Counselors0.4 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 84.1%
White 6.8%
African American 6.5%
Two or More 2.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 84.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.3, Dr Joseph Torres El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for El Paso Isd reports $12,931 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dr Joseph Torres El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Coronado H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chapin H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| El Paso H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hornedo Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dr Joseph Torres El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,576
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,766
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,636
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,442
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~558 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dr Joseph Torres El
How many students attend Dr Joseph Torres El?
Dr Joseph Torres El has 558 students enrolled. It is a public school in El Paso, TX. CCD year-over-year: 604 (2022-23) → 561 (2023-24), down 43.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dr Joseph Torres El?
The student-teacher ratio at Dr Joseph Torres El is 42.9:1, which is 192% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 173% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dr Joseph Torres El?
82.5% of students at Dr Joseph Torres El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dr Joseph Torres El?
The largest demographic group at Dr Joseph Torres El is Hispanic or Latino at 84.1% of enrollment, in El Paso, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dr Joseph Torres El?
Dr Joseph Torres El has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower 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 Dr Joseph Torres El rank among schools in El Paso?
By Resource Investment Index, Dr Joseph Torres El ranks #120 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 El Paso Isd?
Besides Dr Joseph Torres El, El Paso Isd also operates Franklin H S (2,835 students), Coronado H S (2,576 students), and Chapin H S (1,766 students). See the El Paso Isd district page for the complete list.