- Enrollment
- 3,004
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · El Paso, TX
Escontrias Steam Academy
Federal NCES profile for Escontrias Steam Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 484071006483
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Escontrias Steam Academy earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #32 of 129
- schools in El Paso · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 85.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Escontrias Steam Academy has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Escontrias Steam Academy ranks #32 of 129 schools in El Paso, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Escontrias Steam Academy held near 871 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 52.9 → 40.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+17 students YoY 484071006483 · El Paso, TX Other · MID · TRAD
824 enr · 15.8:1 · 85.0% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Eastlake H S (3,004 students)
Escontrias Steam Academy held near 871 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 52.9 → 40.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Escontrias Steam Academy 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 824
Escontrias Steam Academy
824 students
What this shows Escontrias Steam Academy reports 824 students on the CCD universe file.
How Escontrias Steam Academy compares
Escontrias Steam Academy 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 | 15.8:1 | ▲ 7% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.0% | ▲ 37% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 824 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
824
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 69% in Texas - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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 824 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 97.0%
White 2.3%
African American 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Two or More 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 97.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 5.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 5.9, Escontrias Steam Academy 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 Escontrias Steam Academy 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 | Higher 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 Escontrias Steam Academy'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 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 (~824 students)
Frequently asked questions about Escontrias Steam Academy
How many students attend Escontrias Steam Academy?
Escontrias Steam Academy has 824 students enrolled. It is a public school in El Paso, TX. CCD year-over-year: 854 (2022-23) → 871 (2023-24), nearly flat (+17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Escontrias Steam Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Escontrias Steam Academy is 15.8:1, which is 7% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Escontrias Steam Academy?
85.0% of students at Escontrias Steam Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Escontrias Steam Academy?
The largest demographic group at Escontrias Steam Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 97.0% of enrollment, in El Paso, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Escontrias Steam Academy?
Escontrias Steam Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Escontrias Steam Academy rank among schools in El Paso?
By Resource Investment Index, Escontrias Steam Academy ranks #32 of 129 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 schools in El Paso on the city page.
What other schools are in Socorro Isd?
Besides Escontrias Steam Academy, 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.