- Enrollment
- 411
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Groveton, TX
Groveton El
Federal NCES profile for Groveton El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482190002207
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Groveton El earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Groveton · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 65.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Groveton El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Groveton El ranks #1 of 3 schools in Groveton, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Groveton El held near 350 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 25.1 → 24.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 482190002207 · Groveton, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
343 enr · 13.7:1 · 65.9% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Groveton J H-H S (411 students)
Groveton El held near 350 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 25.1 → 24.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
How Groveton El compares
Groveton 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 | 13.7:1 | ▼ 7% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.9% | ▲ 6% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 343 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
343
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 43% in Texas - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,888
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 10 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 81.9%
Hispanic or Latino 12.2%
African American 2.6%
Two or More 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 81.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.3, Groveton El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Groveton Isd reports $14,888 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Groveton El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Groveton J H-H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Groveton 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 (~343 students)
Frequently asked questions about Groveton El
How many students attend Groveton El?
Groveton El has 343 students enrolled. It is a public school in Groveton, TX. CCD year-over-year: 340 (2022-23) → 350 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Groveton El?
The student-teacher ratio at Groveton El is 13.7:1, which is 7% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 13% 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 Groveton El?
65.9% of students at Groveton El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Groveton El?
The largest demographic group at Groveton El is White at 81.9% of enrollment, in Groveton, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Groveton El?
Groveton El has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Groveton El rank among schools in Groveton?
By Resource Investment Index, Groveton El ranks #1 of 3 schools in Groveton, 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 Groveton Isd?
Besides Groveton El, Groveton Isd also operates Groveton J H-H S (411 students). See the Groveton Isd district page for the complete list.