- Enrollment
- 2,793
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Schertz, TX
John a Sippel El
Federal NCES profile for John a Sippel El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483948011556
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John a Sippel El earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #4 of 7
- schools in Schertz · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 28.9%
- free-lunch eligible
John a Sippel El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John a Sippel El ranks #4 of 7 schools in Schertz, TX.
School address
District: Schertz-Cibolo-U City Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483948011556 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-71 students YoY
John a Sippel El shrank from 743 students in 2022-23 to 672 in 2023-24 (-9.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 48.3 → 45.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-71 students YoY 483948011556 · Schertz, TX Other · MID · TRAD
641 enr · 13.4:1 · 28.9% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Byron P Steele Ii H S (2,793 students)
John a Sippel El shrank from 743 students in 2022-23 to 672 in 2023-24 (-9.6%). Teacher FTE lost 48.3 → 45.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
John a Sippel El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Byron P Steele
Byron P Steele Ii H S
2,793 students
- Samuel Clemens
Samuel Clemens H S
2,589 students
- Dobie J H
Dobie J H
1,231 students
- Ray D Corbett 1,113
Ray D Corbett J H
1,113 students
- Rose Garden El 861
Rose Garden El
861 students
- This school 641
John a Sippel El
641 students
What this shows John a Sippel El reports 641 students on the CCD universe file.
How John a Sippel El compares
John a Sippel 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 9% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.9% | ▼ 53% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 641 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
641
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 39% in Texas - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.4%
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
$10,059
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 641 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 50.2%
White 31.0%
African American 10.8%
Two or More 5.5%
Asian 2.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.7, John a Sippel El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Schertz-Cibolo-U City Isd reports $10,059 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How John a Sippel El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Byron P Steele Ii H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Samuel Clemens H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dobie J H | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ray D Corbett J H | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rose Garden El | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John a Sippel El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,589
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,231
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,113
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 861
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~641 students)
Frequently asked questions about John a Sippel El
How many students attend John a Sippel El?
John a Sippel El has 641 students enrolled. It is a public school in Schertz, TX. CCD year-over-year: 743 (2022-23) → 672 (2023-24), down 71.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John a Sippel El?
The student-teacher ratio at John a Sippel El is 13.4:1, which is 9% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 15% 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 John a Sippel El?
28.9% of students at John a Sippel El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John a Sippel El?
The largest demographic group at John a Sippel El is Hispanic or Latino at 50.2% of enrollment, in Schertz, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John a Sippel El?
John a Sippel El has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 John a Sippel El rank among schools in Schertz?
By Resource Investment Index, John a Sippel El ranks #4 of 7 schools in Schertz, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Schertz on the city page.
What other schools are in Schertz-Cibolo-U City Isd?
Besides John a Sippel El, Schertz-Cibolo-U City Isd also operates Byron P Steele Ii H S (2,793 students), Samuel Clemens H S (2,589 students), and Dobie J H (1,231 students). See the Schertz-Cibolo-U City Isd district page for the complete list.