- Enrollment
- 146
- Students per teacher
- 7.7:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Eldorado, TX
Eldorado El
Federal NCES profile for Eldorado El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 66/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483951004491
👥 S:T ratio 71
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 71
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eldorado El earns 66/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Eldorado · Resource Index
- 66
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7.2:1
- small classes for Texas
- 54.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Eldorado El has class sizes smaller than 97% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eldorado El ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Eldorado, TX.
School address
District: Schleicher Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483951004491 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Eldorado El shrank from 183 students in 2022-23 to 165 in 2023-24 (-9.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 20.1 → 19.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-18 students YoY 483951004491 · Eldorado, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
144 enr · 7.2:1 · 54.6% lunch · RII 66
Nearest enrollment peer: Eldorado H S (146 students)
Eldorado El shrank from 183 students in 2022-23 to 165 in 2023-24 (-9.8%). Teacher FTE lost 20.1 → 19.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Eldorado El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Eldorado H S
Eldorado H S
146 students
- This school
Eldorado El
144 students
- Eldorado Middl
Eldorado Middle
124 students
What this shows Eldorado El reports 144 students on the CCD universe file.
How Eldorado El compares
Eldorado 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 | 7.2:1 | ▼ 51% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.6% | ▼ 12% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 144 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.2:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
144
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
7.2:1
students per teacher
- 51% below state mean
Top 3% in Texas - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,399
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 144 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 69.4%
White 29.9%
Two or More 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 69.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.9, Eldorado El is about as mixed as the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Schleicher Isd reports $15,399 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Eldorado El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eldorado H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eldorado Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eldorado El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 124
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 (~144 students)
Frequently asked questions about Eldorado El
How many students attend Eldorado El?
Eldorado El has 144 students enrolled. It is a public school in Eldorado, TX. CCD year-over-year: 183 (2022-23) → 165 (2023-24), down 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eldorado El?
The student-teacher ratio at Eldorado El is 7.2:1, which is 51% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 54% 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 Eldorado El?
54.6% of students at Eldorado El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eldorado El?
The largest demographic group at Eldorado El is Hispanic or Latino at 69.4% of enrollment, in Eldorado, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eldorado El?
Eldorado El has a Resource Investment Index of 66/100 (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 Eldorado El rank among public schools in Eldorado?
By Resource Investment Index, Eldorado El ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Eldorado, 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 Schleicher Isd?
Besides Eldorado El, Schleicher Isd also operates Eldorado H S (146 students) and Eldorado Middle (124 students). See the Schleicher Isd district page for the complete list.