- Enrollment
- 379
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Breckenridge, TX
East El
Federal NCES profile for East El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481122000597
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East El earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Breckenridge · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 72.5%
- free-lunch eligible
East El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East El ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Breckenridge, TX.
School address
District: Breckenridge Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481122000597 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
East El held near 395 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 26.5 → 23.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 481122000597 · Breckenridge, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
377 enr · 14.5:1 · 72.5% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Breckenridge H S (379 students)
East El held near 395 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 26.5 → 23.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
East El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Breckenridge H
Breckenridge H S
379 students
- This school
East El
377 students
- South El
South El
340 students
- Breckenridge J
Breckenridge J H
278 students
What this shows East El reports 377 students on the CCD universe file.
How East El compares
East 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 | 14.5:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.5% | ▲ 17% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 377 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
377
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 53% in Texas - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.7%
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
$12,038
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 377 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 48.5%
Hispanic or Latino 44.3%
Two or More 3.7%
African American 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 48.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.7, East El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Breckenridge Isd reports $12,038 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How East El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breckenridge H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South El | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Breckenridge J H | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 340
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 278
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~377 students)
Frequently asked questions about East El
How many students attend East El?
East El has 377 students enrolled. It is a public school in Breckenridge, TX. CCD year-over-year: 404 (2022-23) → 395 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at East El?
The student-teacher ratio at East El is 14.5:1, which is 1% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 8% 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 East El?
72.5% of students at East El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East El?
The largest demographic group at East El is White at 48.5% of enrollment, in Breckenridge, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East El?
East El has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 East El rank among public schools in Breckenridge?
By Resource Investment Index, East El ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Breckenridge, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Breckenridge Isd?
Besides East El, Breckenridge Isd also operates Breckenridge H S (379 students), South El (340 students), and Breckenridge J H (278 students). See the Breckenridge Isd district page for the complete list.