- Enrollment
- 553
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sweetwater, TX
East Ridge El
Federal NCES profile for East Ridge El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 484203004784
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Ridge El earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Sweetwater · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.4:1
- small classes for Texas
- 74.4%
- free-lunch eligible
East Ridge El has class sizes smaller than 82% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Ridge El ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Sweetwater, TX.
School address
District: Sweetwater Isd · Texas
NCES ID 484203004784 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
East Ridge El shrank from 238 students in 2022-23 to 224 in 2023-24 (-5.9%).
Teacher FTE added 18.5 → 19.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-14 students YoY 484203004784 · Sweetwater, TX Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
205 enr · 11.4:1 · 74.4% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Sweetwater H S (553 students)
East Ridge El shrank from 238 students in 2022-23 to 224 in 2023-24 (-5.9%). Teacher FTE added 18.5 → 19.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
East Ridge El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sweetwater H S
Sweetwater H S
553 students
- Sweetwater Mid
Sweetwater Middle
372 students
- Sweetwater Int
Sweetwater Int
353 students
- This school 205
East Ridge El
205 students
- Southeast Earl 166
Southeast Early Childhood Center
166 students
- Southeast El 157
Southeast El
157 students
What this shows East Ridge El reports 205 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Ridge El compares
East Ridge 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 | 11.4:1 | ▼ 22% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.4% | ▲ 20% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 205 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
205
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 18% in Texas - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
26.3%
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
$13,976
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 205 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
Hispanic or Latino 54.6%
White 32.7%
African American 5.9%
Two or More 3.9%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 54.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.0, East Ridge El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sweetwater Isd reports $13,976 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How East Ridge El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweetwater H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sweetwater Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sweetwater Int | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southeast Early Childhood Center | Similar size | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Southeast El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Ridge El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 372
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 353
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 166
- Students per teacher
- -
- Enrollment
- 157
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~205 students)
Frequently asked questions about East Ridge El
How many students attend East Ridge El?
East Ridge El has 205 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sweetwater, TX. CCD year-over-year: 238 (2022-23) → 224 (2023-24), down 14.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Ridge El?
The student-teacher ratio at East Ridge El is 11.4:1, which is 22% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 27% 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 Ridge El?
74.4% of students at East Ridge El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Ridge El?
The largest demographic group at East Ridge El is Hispanic or Latino at 54.6% of enrollment, in Sweetwater, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Ridge El?
East Ridge El has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 East Ridge El rank among public schools in Sweetwater?
By Resource Investment Index, East Ridge El ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Sweetwater, 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 Sweetwater on the city page.
What other schools are in Sweetwater Isd?
Besides East Ridge El, Sweetwater Isd also operates Sweetwater H S (553 students), Sweetwater Middle (372 students), and Sweetwater Int (353 students). See the Sweetwater Isd district page for the complete list.