- Enrollment
- 357
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Florence, TX
Florence El
Federal NCES profile for Florence El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481932001790
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Florence El earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Texas schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Florence · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.3:1
- large classes for Texas
- 56.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Florence El has class sizes larger than 74% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Florence El ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Florence, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Florence El held near 533 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 36.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+18 students YoY 481932001790 · Florence, TX Other · MID · TRAD
523 enr · 16.3:1 · 56.7% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Florence H S (357 students)
Florence El held near 533 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 36.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Florence El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Florence El
523 students
- Florence H S
Florence H S
357 students
- Florence Middl
Florence Middle
262 students
What this shows Florence El reports 523 students on the CCD universe file.
How Florence El compares
Florence 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 | 16.3:1 | ▲ 11% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.7% | ▼ 8% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 523 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
523
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 74% in Texas - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.8%
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
$12,731
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 523 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 57.9%
White 39.4%
Two or More 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 57.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.9, Florence El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Florence Isd reports $12,731 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Florence El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence H S | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Florence Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Florence El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 262
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~523 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Florence El
How many students attend Florence El?
Florence El has 523 students enrolled. It is a public school in Florence, TX. CCD year-over-year: 515 (2022-23) → 533 (2023-24), nearly flat (+18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Florence El?
The student-teacher ratio at Florence El is 16.3:1, which is 11% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Florence El?
56.7% of students at Florence El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Florence El?
The largest demographic group at Florence El is Hispanic or Latino at 57.9% of enrollment, in Florence, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Florence El?
Florence El has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Florence El rank among public schools in Florence?
By Resource Investment Index, Florence El ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Florence, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Florence Isd?
Besides Florence El, Florence Isd also operates Florence H S (357 students) and Florence Middle (262 students). See the Florence Isd district page for the complete list.