- Enrollment
- 363
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Grand Saline, TX
Grand Saline El
Federal NCES profile for Grand Saline El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482145002165
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Grand Saline El earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Grand Saline · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 66.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Grand Saline El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Grand Saline El ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Grand Saline, TX.
School address
District: Grand Saline Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482145002165 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Grand Saline El shrank from 308 students in 2022-23 to 289 in 2023-24 (-6.2%).
Teacher FTE added 21.8 → 24.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-19 students YoY 482145002165 · Grand Saline, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
299 enr · 14.2:1 · 66.6% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Grand Saline H S (363 students)
Grand Saline El shrank from 308 students in 2022-23 to 289 in 2023-24 (-6.2%). Teacher FTE added 21.8 → 24.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Grand Saline El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grand Saline H
Grand Saline H S
363 students
- This school
Grand Saline El
299 students
- Grand Saline M
Grand Saline Middle
293 students
- Grand Saline I
Grand Saline Int
244 students
- Van Zandt Co Y 12
Van Zandt Co Youth Multi-Service Ctr
12 students
What this shows Grand Saline El reports 299 students on the CCD universe file.
How Grand Saline El compares
Grand Saline 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 | 14.2:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.6% | ▲ 8% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 299 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
299
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 50% in Texas - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.8%
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
$13,040
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 299 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 71.6%
Hispanic or Latino 24.7%
African American 1.3%
Two or More 1.3%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 71.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.6, Grand Saline El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Grand Saline Isd reports $13,040 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Grand Saline El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Saline H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grand Saline Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grand Saline Int | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Van Zandt Co Youth Multi-Service Ctr | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Grand Saline El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 293
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 244
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 12
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~299 students)
Frequently asked questions about Grand Saline El
How many students attend Grand Saline El?
Grand Saline El has 299 students enrolled. It is a public school in Grand Saline, TX. CCD year-over-year: 308 (2022-23) → 289 (2023-24), down 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grand Saline El?
The student-teacher ratio at Grand Saline El is 14.2:1, which is 3% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 10% 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 Grand Saline El?
66.6% of students at Grand Saline El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Grand Saline El?
The largest demographic group at Grand Saline El is White at 71.6% of enrollment, in Grand Saline, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Grand Saline El?
Grand Saline El has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Grand Saline El rank among public schools in Grand Saline?
By Resource Investment Index, Grand Saline El ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Grand Saline, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Grand Saline on the city page.
What other schools are in Grand Saline Isd?
Besides Grand Saline El, Grand Saline Isd also operates Grand Saline H S (363 students), Grand Saline Middle (293 students), and Grand Saline Int (244 students). See the Grand Saline Isd district page for the complete list.