- Enrollment
- 365
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 70/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Early, TX
Early El
Federal NCES profile for Early El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 67/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 481779001550
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 88
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Early El earns 67/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Texas schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Early · Resource Index
- 67
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.5:1
- small classes for Texas
- 43.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Early El has class sizes smaller than 87% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Early El ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Early, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Early El shrank from 255 students in 2022-23 to 239 in 2023-24 (-6.3%).
Teacher FTE added 23.2 → 23.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-16 students YoY 481779001550 · Early, TX Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
241 enr · 10.5:1 · 43.9% lunch · RII 67
Nearest enrollment peer: Early H S (365 students)
Early El shrank from 255 students in 2022-23 to 239 in 2023-24 (-6.3%). Teacher FTE added 23.2 → 23.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Early El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Early H S
Early H S
365 students
- This school
Early El
241 students
- Early Pri
Early Pri
231 students
- Early Middle
Early Middle
230 students
What this shows Early El reports 241 students on the CCD universe file.
How Early El compares
Early 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 | 10.5:1 | ▼ 29% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.9% | ▼ 29% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 241 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.5:1
Leaner classes than 86% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
241
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
10.5:1
students per teacher
- 29% below state mean
Top 13% in Texas - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,181
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 60 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 63.1%
Hispanic or Latino 29.9%
Two or More 2.5%
Asian 2.1%
African American 1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Largest group: White at 63.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.1, Early El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Early Isd reports $12,181 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Early El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Early Pri | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Early Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Early El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 231
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
- Enrollment
- 230
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~241 students)
Frequently asked questions about Early El
How many students attend Early El?
Early El has 241 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Early, TX. CCD year-over-year: 255 (2022-23) → 239 (2023-24), down 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Early El?
The student-teacher ratio at Early El is 10.5:1, which is 29% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 33% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Early El?
43.9% of students at Early El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Early El?
The largest demographic group at Early El is White at 63.1% of enrollment, in Early, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Early El?
Early El has a Resource Investment Index of 67/100 (higher 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 Early El rank among public schools in Early?
By Resource Investment Index, Early El ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Early, 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 Early on the city page.
What other schools are in Early Isd?
Besides Early El, Early Isd also operates Early H S (365 students), Early Pri (231 students), and Early Middle (230 students). See the Early Isd district page for the complete list.