- Enrollment
- 1,363
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Kerrville, TX
Fred H Tally El
Federal NCES profile for Fred H Tally El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 482559009323
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fred H Tally El earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Texas schools.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in Kerrville · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- large classes for Texas
- 43.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Fred H Tally El has class sizes larger than 70% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fred H Tally El ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Kerrville, TX.
School address
District: Kerrville Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482559009323 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Fred H Tally El held near 529 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 33.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 482559009323 · Kerrville, TX Elementary · MID · TRAD
525 enr · 15.9:1 · 43.0% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Tivy H S (1,363 students)
Fred H Tally El held near 529 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 33.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Fred H Tally El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tivy H S
Tivy H S
1,363 students
- Peterson Middl
Peterson Middle
1,001 students
- This school 525
Fred H Tally El
525 students
- Nimitz El 520
Nimitz El
520 students
- Daniels El 516
Daniels El
516 students
- Starkey El 434
Starkey El
434 students
What this shows Fred H Tally El reports 525 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fred H Tally El compares
Fred H Tally 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 | 15.9:1 | ▲ 8% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.0% | ▼ 31% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 525 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
525
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 70% in Texas - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.5%
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
$10,258
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
Counselors1.3 FTE
Per 420 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 55.6%
Hispanic or Latino 34.5%
Two or More 5.0%
Asian 2.9%
African American 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 55.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.8, Fred H Tally El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Kerrville Isd reports $10,258 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fred H Tally El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tivy H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Peterson Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Nimitz El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Daniels El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Starkey El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fred H Tally El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,001
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 520
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 516
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 434
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~525 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fred H Tally El
How many students attend Fred H Tally El?
Fred H Tally El has 525 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Kerrville, TX. CCD year-over-year: 544 (2022-23) → 529 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fred H Tally El?
The student-teacher ratio at Fred H Tally El is 15.9:1, which is 8% 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 Fred H Tally El?
43.0% of students at Fred H Tally El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fred H Tally El?
The largest demographic group at Fred H Tally El is White at 55.6% of enrollment, in Kerrville, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fred H Tally El?
Fred H Tally El has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Fred H Tally El rank among elementary schools in Kerrville?
By Resource Investment Index, Fred H Tally El ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Kerrville, 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 Kerrville on the city page.
What other schools are in Kerrville Isd?
Besides Fred H Tally El, Kerrville Isd also operates Tivy H S (1,363 students), Peterson Middle (1,001 students), and Nimitz El (520 students). See the Kerrville Isd district page for the complete list.