- Enrollment
- 1,755
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Nacogdoches, TX
Emeline Carpenter El
Federal NCES profile for Emeline Carpenter El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483209003557
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Emeline Carpenter El earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Texas schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Nacogdoches · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.6:1
- small classes for Texas
- 89.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Emeline Carpenter El has class sizes smaller than 80% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Emeline Carpenter El ranks #3 of 3 schools in Nacogdoches, TX.
School address
District: Nacogdoches Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483209003557 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Emeline Carpenter El shrank from 384 students in 2022-23 to 357 in 2023-24 (-7.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 32.0 → 31.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-27 students YoY 483209003557 · Nacogdoches, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
359 enr · 11.6:1 · 89.1% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Nacogdoches H S (1,755 students)
Emeline Carpenter El shrank from 384 students in 2022-23 to 357 in 2023-24 (-7.0%). Teacher FTE lost 32.0 → 31.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Emeline Carpenter El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Nacogdoches H
Nacogdoches H S
1,755 students
- Mcmichael Midd
Mcmichael Middle
1,275 students
- Brooks-Quinn-J 612
Brooks-Quinn-Jones El
612 students
- Mike Moses El 503
Mike Moses El
503 students
- Thomas J Rusk 422
Thomas J Rusk El
422 students
- This school 359
Emeline Carpenter El
359 students
What this shows Emeline Carpenter El reports 359 students on the CCD universe file.
How Emeline Carpenter El compares
Emeline Carpenter El 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 | 11.6:1 | ▼ 21% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.1% | ▲ 44% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 359 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
359
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
89.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 20% in Texas - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.2%
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
$11,528
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 359 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
61
in-school suspensions + 45 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 57.9%
Hispanic or Latino 25.6%
White 9.2%
Two or More 6.7%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 57.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.6, Emeline Carpenter El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
District finance for Nacogdoches Isd reports $11,528 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Emeline Carpenter El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nacogdoches H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mcmichael Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brooks-Quinn-Jones El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mike Moses El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thomas J Rusk El | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Emeline Carpenter El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,275
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 612
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 422
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~359 students)
Frequently asked questions about Emeline Carpenter El
How many students attend Emeline Carpenter El?
Emeline Carpenter El has 359 students enrolled. It is a public school in Nacogdoches, TX. CCD year-over-year: 384 (2022-23) → 357 (2023-24), down 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Emeline Carpenter El?
The student-teacher ratio at Emeline Carpenter El is 11.6:1, which is 21% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 26% 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 Emeline Carpenter El?
89.1% of students at Emeline Carpenter El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Emeline Carpenter El?
The largest demographic group at Emeline Carpenter El is African American at 57.9% of enrollment, in Nacogdoches, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Emeline Carpenter El?
Emeline Carpenter El has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Emeline Carpenter El rank among schools in Nacogdoches?
By Resource Investment Index, Emeline Carpenter El ranks #3 of 3 schools in Nacogdoches, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Nacogdoches on the city page.
What other schools are in Nacogdoches Isd?
Besides Emeline Carpenter El, Nacogdoches Isd also operates Nacogdoches H S (1,755 students), Mcmichael Middle (1,275 students), and Brooks-Quinn-Jones El (612 students). See the Nacogdoches Isd district page for the complete list.