- Enrollment
- 353
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Elkhart, TX
Elkhart Int
Federal NCES profile for Elkhart Int, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 481839012739
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elkhart Int earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Texas schools.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in Elkhart · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.7:1
- small classes for Texas
- 54.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Elkhart Int has class sizes smaller than 79% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elkhart Int ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Elkhart, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Elkhart Int shrank from 282 students in 2022-23 to 261 in 2023-24 (-7.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 21.4 → 18.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-21 students YoY 481839012739 · Elkhart, TX Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
246 enr · 11.7:1 · 54.3% lunch · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: Elkhart El (353 students)
Elkhart Int shrank from 282 students in 2022-23 to 261 in 2023-24 (-7.4%). Teacher FTE lost 21.4 → 18.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Elkhart Int in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Elkhart El
Elkhart El
353 students
- Elkhart H S
Elkhart H S
305 students
- Elkhart Middle
Elkhart Middle
283 students
- This school
Elkhart Int
246 students
What this shows Elkhart Int reports 246 students on the CCD universe file.
How Elkhart Int compares
Elkhart Int 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 | 11.7:1 | ▼ 20% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.3% | ▼ 12% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 246 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
246
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.3%
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
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 21% in Texas - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
10.6%
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 246 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.2%
Hispanic or Latino 13.4%
African American 5.3%
Two or More 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 77.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.2, Elkhart Int 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 Int Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elkhart El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elkhart H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Elkhart Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elkhart Int's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 305
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 283
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~246 students)
Frequently asked questions about Elkhart Int
How many students attend Elkhart Int?
Elkhart Int has 246 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Elkhart, TX. CCD year-over-year: 282 (2022-23) → 261 (2023-24), down 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elkhart Int?
The student-teacher ratio at Elkhart Int is 11.7:1, which is 20% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 25% 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 Elkhart Int?
54.3% of students at Elkhart Int are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elkhart Int?
The largest demographic group at Elkhart Int is White at 77.2% of enrollment, in Elkhart, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elkhart Int?
Elkhart Int has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (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 Int rank among public schools in Elkhart?
By Resource Investment Index, Elkhart Int ranks #2 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 Int, Elkhart Isd also operates Elkhart El (353 students), Elkhart H S (305 students), and Elkhart Middle (283 students). See the Elkhart Isd district page for the complete list.