- Enrollment
- 1,771
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Elgin, TX
Elgin El
Federal NCES profile for Elgin El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481836001730
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elgin El earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Elgin · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 73.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Elgin El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elgin El ranks #1 of 3 schools in Elgin, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+38 students YoY
Elgin El held near 885 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+38 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 49.0 → 48.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+38 students YoY 481836001730 · Elgin, TX Other · MID · TRAD
673 enr · 13.7:1 · 73.7% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Elgin H S (1,771 students)
Elgin El held near 885 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+38 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 49.0 → 48.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Elgin El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Elgin H S
Elgin H S
1,771 students
- Elgin Int
Elgin Int
863 students
- Elgin Middle
Elgin Middle
839 students
- This school 673
Elgin El
673 students
- Booker T Washi 638
Booker T Washington El
638 students
- Neidig El 528
Neidig El
528 students
What this shows Elgin El reports 673 students on the CCD universe file.
How Elgin El compares
Elgin 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 | 13.7:1 | ▼ 7% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.7% | ▲ 19% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 673 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
673
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 43% in Texas - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,080
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 337 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 85.1%
White 8.9%
African American 3.9%
Two or More 1.8%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 85.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.6, Elgin El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Elgin Isd reports $11,080 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Elgin El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elgin H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elgin Int | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elgin Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Booker T Washington El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Neidig El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elgin El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 863
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 839
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 638
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 528
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~673 students)
Frequently asked questions about Elgin El
How many students attend Elgin El?
Elgin El has 673 students enrolled. It is a public school in Elgin, TX. CCD year-over-year: 847 (2022-23) → 885 (2023-24), nearly flat (+38).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elgin El?
The student-teacher ratio at Elgin El is 13.7:1, which is 7% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 13% 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 Elgin El?
73.7% of students at Elgin El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elgin El?
The largest demographic group at Elgin El is Hispanic or Latino at 85.1% of enrollment, in Elgin, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elgin El?
Elgin El has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Elgin El rank among schools in Elgin?
By Resource Investment Index, Elgin El ranks #1 of 3 schools in Elgin, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Elgin on the city page.
What other schools are in Elgin Isd?
Besides Elgin El, Elgin Isd also operates Elgin H S (1,771 students), Elgin Int (863 students), and Elgin Middle (839 students). See the Elgin Isd district page for the complete list.