Enrollment
459
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.3:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
47.2%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ella Schorlemmer El compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ella Schorlemmer El
Ella Schorlemmer El is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Victoria, Texas, enrolling 459 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 47.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 459 students, its enrollment sits close to the Texas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 1,146 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #947, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (56%) and White (37%) (diversity index 55/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 560 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Victoria Isd spends $10,710 per pupil, 22% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 18.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Victoria Isd also operates Victoria East H S (1,861 students) and Victoria West H S (1,723 students) alongside Ella Schorlemmer El.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Ella Schorlemmer El compares
Ella Schorlemmer El on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,710
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Victoria Isd, which includes Ella Schorlemmer El.
$10,710
Per student
-22%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.7%
State 34.3%
Federal 18.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,861
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~459 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Ella Schorlemmer El a good school?
Ella Schorlemmer El earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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