- Enrollment
- 2,498
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Converse, TX
Escondido El
Federal NCES profile for Escondido El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482499013662
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Escondido El earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Texas schools.
- #7 of 8
- schools in Converse · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.8:1
- large classes for Texas
- 67.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Escondido El has class sizes larger than 92% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Escondido El ranks #7 of 8 schools in Converse, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Escondido El held near 785 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 42.7 → 48.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+22 students YoY 482499013662 · Converse, TX Other · MID · TRAD
833 enr · 19.8:1 · 67.2% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Judson H S (2,498 students)
Escondido El held near 785 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount). Teacher FTE added 42.7 → 48.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Escondido El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Judson H S
Judson H S
2,498 students
- Karen Wagner H
Karen Wagner H S
2,423 students
- Veterans Memor
Veterans Memorial H S
1,579 students
- Judson Middle
Judson Middle
1,189 students
- Kitty Hawk Mid
Kitty Hawk Middle
1,062 students
- This school 833
Escondido El
833 students
What this shows Escondido El reports 833 students on the CCD universe file.
How Escondido El compares
Escondido 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 | 19.8:1 | ▲ 35% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.2% | ▲ 9% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 833 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.8:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
833
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
19.8:1
students per teacher
- 35% above state mean
Top 92% in Texas - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.5%
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
$11,253
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 833 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 53.7%
African American 30.0%
White 9.1%
Two or More 5.0%
Asian 1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 53.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.1, Escondido El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Judson Isd reports $11,253 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Escondido El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Judson H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Karen Wagner H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Veterans Memorial H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Judson Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kitty Hawk Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Escondido El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,423
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,579
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,189
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,062
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~833 students)
Frequently asked questions about Escondido El
How many students attend Escondido El?
Escondido El has 833 students enrolled. It is a public school in Converse, TX. CCD year-over-year: 763 (2022-23) → 785 (2023-24), nearly flat (+22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Escondido El?
The student-teacher ratio at Escondido El is 19.8:1, which is 35% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 26% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Escondido El?
67.2% of students at Escondido El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Escondido El?
The largest demographic group at Escondido El is Hispanic or Latino at 53.7% of enrollment, in Converse, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Escondido El?
Escondido El has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Escondido El rank among schools in Converse?
By Resource Investment Index, Escondido El ranks #7 of 8 schools in Converse, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Converse on the city page.
What other schools are in Judson Isd?
Besides Escondido El, Judson Isd also operates Judson H S (2,498 students), Karen Wagner H S (2,423 students), and Veterans Memorial H S (1,579 students). See the Judson Isd district page for the complete list.