- Enrollment
- 305
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Elkhart, TX
Elkhart El
Federal NCES profile for Elkhart El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481839001731
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elkhart El earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Elkhart · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 61.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Elkhart El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elkhart El ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Elkhart, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Elkhart El held near 338 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 23.6 → 20.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 481839001731 · Elkhart, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
353 enr · 15.3:1 · 61.5% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Elkhart H S (305 students)
Elkhart El held near 338 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 23.6 → 20.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Elkhart El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Elkhart El
353 students
- Elkhart H S
Elkhart H S
305 students
- Elkhart Middle
Elkhart Middle
283 students
- Elkhart Int
Elkhart Int
246 students
What this shows Elkhart El reports 353 students on the CCD universe file.
How Elkhart El compares
Elkhart 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 | 15.3:1 | ▲ 4% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.5% | ▼ 1% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 353 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
353
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 63% in Texas - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,632
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 353 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 75.6%
Hispanic or Latino 14.4%
Two or More 5.9%
African American 2.8%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 75.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.3, Elkhart El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Elkhart Isd reports $12,632 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Elkhart El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elkhart H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Elkhart Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Elkhart Int | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elkhart El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 283
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 246
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
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 (~353 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Elkhart El
How many students attend Elkhart El?
Elkhart El has 353 students enrolled. It is a public school in Elkhart, TX. CCD year-over-year: 327 (2022-23) → 338 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elkhart El?
The student-teacher ratio at Elkhart El is 15.3:1, which is 4% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Elkhart El?
61.5% of students at Elkhart El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elkhart El?
The largest demographic group at Elkhart El is White at 75.6% of enrollment, in Elkhart, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elkhart El?
Elkhart El has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Elkhart El rank among public schools in Elkhart?
By Resource Investment Index, Elkhart El ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Elkhart, 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 Elkhart on the city page.
What other schools are in Elkhart Isd?
Besides Elkhart El, Elkhart Isd also operates Elkhart H S (305 students), Elkhart Middle (283 students), and Elkhart Int (246 students). See the Elkhart Isd district page for the complete list.