- Enrollment
- 1,861
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Victoria, TX
Ella Schorlemmer El
Federal NCES profile for Ella Schorlemmer El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 484415012262
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ella Schorlemmer El earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #14 of 18
- schools in Victoria · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 47.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Ella Schorlemmer El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ella Schorlemmer El ranks #14 of 18 schools in Victoria, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Ella Schorlemmer El held near 461 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 30.4 → 29.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 484415012262 · Victoria, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
459 enr · 15.3:1 · 47.2% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Victoria East H S (1,861 students)
Ella Schorlemmer El held near 461 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 30.4 → 29.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Ella Schorlemmer El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Victoria East
Victoria East H S
1,861 students
- Victoria West
Victoria West H S
1,723 students
- Harold Cade Mi 730
Harold Cade Middle
730 students
- Howell Middle 716
Howell Middle
716 students
- Stem Middle 641
Stem Middle
641 students
- This school 459
Ella Schorlemmer El
459 students
What this shows Ella Schorlemmer El reports 459 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ella Schorlemmer El compares
Ella Schorlemmer 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 | 47.2% | ▼ 24% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 459 | top 56% | - | - |
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.
459
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
22.9%
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
$11,524
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
Counselors0.8 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 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 56.0%
White 37.3%
African American 3.7%
Asian 2.4%
Two or More 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 56.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.5, Ella Schorlemmer El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Victoria Isd reports $11,524 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ella Schorlemmer El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria East H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Victoria West H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harold Cade Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Howell Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stem Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ella Schorlemmer El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,723
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 730
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 716
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 641
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~459 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Ella Schorlemmer El
How many students attend Ella Schorlemmer El?
Ella Schorlemmer El has 459 students enrolled. It is a public school in Victoria, TX. CCD year-over-year: 481 (2022-23) → 461 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ella Schorlemmer El?
The student-teacher ratio at Ella Schorlemmer 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 Ella Schorlemmer El?
47.2% of students at Ella Schorlemmer El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ella Schorlemmer El?
The largest demographic group at Ella Schorlemmer El is Hispanic or Latino at 56.0% of enrollment, in Victoria, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ella Schorlemmer El?
Ella Schorlemmer El has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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 Ella Schorlemmer El rank among schools in Victoria?
By Resource Investment Index, Ella Schorlemmer El ranks #14 of 18 schools in Victoria, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Victoria on the city page.
What other schools are in Victoria Isd?
Besides Ella Schorlemmer El, Victoria Isd also operates Victoria East H S (1,861 students), Victoria West H S (1,723 students), and Harold Cade Middle (730 students). See the Victoria Isd district page for the complete list.