- Enrollment
- 3,004
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · El Paso, TX
Ernesto Serna School
Federal NCES profile for Ernesto Serna School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 484071008779
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ernesto Serna School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #8 of 12
- elementary schools in El Paso · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17:1
- large classes for Texas
- 85.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Ernesto Serna School has class sizes larger than 80% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ernesto Serna School ranks #8 of 12 elementary schools in El Paso, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+77 students YoY
Ernesto Serna School grew from 710 students in 2022-23 to 787 in 2023-24 (+10.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 49.5 → 40.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+77 students YoY 484071008779 · El Paso, TX Elementary · MID · TRAD
831 enr · 17:1 · 85.2% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Eastlake H S (3,004 students)
Ernesto Serna School grew from 710 students in 2022-23 to 787 in 2023-24 (+10.8%). Teacher FTE lost 49.5 → 40.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Ernesto Serna School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Eastlake H S
Eastlake H S
3,004 students
- Pebble Hills H
Pebble Hills H S
2,952 students
- Socorro H S
Socorro H S
2,579 students
- Montwood H S
Montwood H S
2,499 students
- El Dorado H S
El Dorado H S
2,109 students
- This school 831
Ernesto Serna School
831 students
What this shows Ernesto Serna School reports 831 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ernesto Serna School compares
Ernesto Serna School is a growing 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 | 17:1 | ▲ 16% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.2% | ▲ 38% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 831 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
831
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 80% in Texas - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.5%
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
$11,574
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 831 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
105
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 96.8%
White 2.5%
African American 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Two or More 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 96.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 6.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 6.2, Ernesto Serna School is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Socorro Isd reports $11,574 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ernesto Serna School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastlake H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pebble Hills H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Socorro H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Montwood H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| El Dorado H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ernesto Serna School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,952
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 2,579
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,499
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,109
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~831 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ernesto Serna School
How many students attend Ernesto Serna School?
Ernesto Serna School has 831 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in El Paso, TX. CCD year-over-year: 710 (2022-23) → 787 (2023-24), up 77.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ernesto Serna School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ernesto Serna School is 17:1, which is 16% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ernesto Serna School?
85.2% of students at Ernesto Serna School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ernesto Serna School?
The largest demographic group at Ernesto Serna School is Hispanic or Latino at 96.8% of enrollment, in El Paso, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ernesto Serna School?
Ernesto Serna School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Ernesto Serna School rank among elementary schools in El Paso?
By Resource Investment Index, Ernesto Serna School ranks #8 of 12 elementary schools in El Paso, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in El Paso on the city page.
What other schools are in Socorro Isd?
Besides Ernesto Serna School, Socorro Isd also operates Eastlake H S (3,004 students), Pebble Hills H S (2,952 students), and Socorro H S (2,579 students). See the Socorro Isd district page for the complete list.