- Enrollment
- 363
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Grand Saline, TX
Grand Saline Int
Federal NCES profile for Grand Saline Int, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 482145007472
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Grand Saline Int earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Grand Saline · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.8:1
- students per teacher
- 56.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Grand Saline Int has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Grand Saline Int ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Grand Saline, TX.
School address
District: Grand Saline Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482145007472 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Grand Saline Int shrank from 281 students in 2022-23 to 254 in 2023-24 (-9.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 19.3 → 16.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-27 students YoY 482145007472 · Grand Saline, TX Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
244 enr · 12.8:1 · 56.2% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Grand Saline H S (363 students)
Grand Saline Int shrank from 281 students in 2022-23 to 254 in 2023-24 (-9.6%). Teacher FTE lost 19.3 → 16.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Grand Saline Int in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grand Saline H
Grand Saline H S
363 students
- Grand Saline E
Grand Saline El
299 students
- Grand Saline M
Grand Saline Middle
293 students
- This school
Grand Saline Int
244 students
- Van Zandt Co Y 12
Van Zandt Co Youth Multi-Service Ctr
12 students
What this shows Grand Saline Int reports 244 students on the CCD universe file.
How Grand Saline Int compares
Grand Saline Int 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 | 12.8:1 | ▼ 13% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.2% | ▼ 9% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 244 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
244
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 32% in Texas - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.8%
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 244 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 70.1%
Hispanic or Latino 26.2%
Two or More 2.5%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 70.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.9, Grand Saline Int is about as mixed as 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 Int Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Saline H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grand Saline El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grand Saline Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Van Zandt Co Youth Multi-Service Ctr | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Grand Saline Int's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 299
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 293
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 12
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~244 students)
Frequently asked questions about Grand Saline Int
How many students attend Grand Saline Int?
Grand Saline Int has 244 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Grand Saline, TX. CCD year-over-year: 281 (2022-23) → 254 (2023-24), down 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grand Saline Int?
The student-teacher ratio at Grand Saline Int is 12.8:1, which is 13% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 18% 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 Int?
56.2% of students at Grand Saline Int are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Grand Saline Int?
The largest demographic group at Grand Saline Int is White at 70.1% of enrollment, in Grand Saline, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Grand Saline Int?
Grand Saline Int has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Int rank among public schools in Grand Saline?
By Resource Investment Index, Grand Saline Int ranks #1 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 Int, Grand Saline Isd also operates Grand Saline H S (363 students), Grand Saline El (299 students), and Grand Saline Middle (293 students). See the Grand Saline Isd district page for the complete list.