- Enrollment
- 720
- Students per teacher
- 37.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Joaquin, TX
Joaquin El
Federal NCES profile for Joaquin El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482481002773
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Joaquin El earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Joaquin · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 64.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Joaquin El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Joaquin El ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Joaquin, TX.
School address
NCES CCD campus card
344 on latest CCD 482481002773 · Joaquin, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
344 enr · 13.8:1 · 64.0% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Joaquin H S (720 students)
Resource Investment Index #2 of 3 public schools in Joaquin. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Joaquin El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Joaquin H S
Joaquin H S
720 students
- This school
Joaquin El
344 students
- Joaquin J H Sc 145
Joaquin J H School
145 students
What this shows Joaquin El reports 344 students on the CCD universe file.
How Joaquin El compares
Joaquin El vs Texas and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| 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 | 64.0% | ▲ 3% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 344 | top 70% | - | - |
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.
344
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
13.8:1
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
23.0%
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
$14,450
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 344 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Joaquin Isd reports $14,450 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Joaquin El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joaquin H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Joaquin J H School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Joaquin El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 145
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~344 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Joaquin El
How many students attend Joaquin El?
Joaquin El has 344 students enrolled. It is a public school in Joaquin, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Joaquin El?
The student-teacher ratio at Joaquin 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 Joaquin El?
64.0% of students at Joaquin El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Joaquin El?
Joaquin 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 Joaquin El rank among public schools in Joaquin?
By Resource Investment Index, Joaquin El ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Joaquin, 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 Joaquin Isd?
Besides Joaquin El, Joaquin Isd also operates Joaquin H S (720 students) and Joaquin J H School (145 students). See the Joaquin Isd district page for the complete list.