- Enrollment
- 415
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Goliad, TX
Goliad El
Federal NCES profile for Goliad El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482103011823
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Goliad El earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Goliad · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 50.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Goliad El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Goliad El ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Goliad, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-37 students YoY
Goliad El shrank from 617 students in 2022-23 to 580 in 2023-24 (-6.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 40.1 → 39.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-37 students YoY 482103011823 · Goliad, TX Other · MID · TRAD
550 enr · 13.8:1 · 50.6% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Goliad H S (415 students)
Goliad El shrank from 617 students in 2022-23 to 580 in 2023-24 (-6.0%). Teacher FTE lost 40.1 → 39.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Goliad El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Goliad El
550 students
- Goliad H S
Goliad H S
415 students
- Goliad Middle
Goliad Middle
279 students
What this shows Goliad El reports 550 students on the CCD universe file.
How Goliad El compares
Goliad El is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.8:1 | ▼ 6% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.6% | ▼ 18% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 550 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
550
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.6%
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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 45% in Texas - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,941
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 550 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
43
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 49.5%
White 44.7%
Two or More 3.3%
African American 2.0%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 49.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.4, Goliad El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Goliad Isd reports $13,941 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Goliad El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goliad H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Goliad Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Goliad El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 279
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~550 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Goliad El
How many students attend Goliad El?
Goliad El has 550 students enrolled. It is a public school in Goliad, TX. CCD year-over-year: 617 (2022-23) → 580 (2023-24), down 37.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Goliad El?
The student-teacher ratio at Goliad El is 13.8:1, which is 6% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Goliad El?
50.6% of students at Goliad El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Goliad El?
The largest demographic group at Goliad El is Hispanic or Latino at 49.5% of enrollment, in Goliad, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Goliad El?
Goliad El 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 Goliad El rank among public schools in Goliad?
By Resource Investment Index, Goliad El ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Goliad, 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 Goliad Isd?
Besides Goliad El, Goliad Isd also operates Goliad H S (415 students) and Goliad Middle (279 students). See the Goliad Isd district page for the complete list.