- Enrollment
- 334
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Riesel, TX
Foster El
Federal NCES profile for Foster El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483711008869
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Foster El earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Texas schools.
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.8:1
- large classes for Texas
- 50.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 355
- students enrolled
Foster El has class sizes larger than 85% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Foster El held near 327 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 20.4 → 21.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 483711008869 · Riesel, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
355 enr · 17.8:1 · 50.8% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Riesel School (334 students)
Foster El held near 327 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 20.4 → 21.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
How Foster El compares
Foster 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 | 17.8:1 | ▲ 21% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.8% | ▼ 18% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 355 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
355
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 85% in Texas - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,386
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 67.6%
Hispanic or Latino 23.7%
Two or More 4.5%
African American 3.9%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 67.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.3, Foster El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Riesel Isd reports $11,386 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Foster El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riesel School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Foster El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~355 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Foster El
How many students attend Foster El?
Foster El has 355 students enrolled. It is a public school in Riesel, TX. CCD year-over-year: 329 (2022-23) → 327 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Foster El?
The student-teacher ratio at Foster El is 17.8:1, which is 21% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Foster El?
50.8% of students at Foster El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Foster El?
The largest demographic group at Foster El is White at 67.6% of enrollment, in Riesel, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Foster El?
Foster 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).
What other schools are in Riesel Isd?
Besides Foster El, Riesel Isd also operates Riesel School (334 students). See the Riesel Isd district page for the complete list.