- Enrollment
- 3,004
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · El Paso, TX
John Drugan School
Federal NCES profile for John Drugan School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 484071010660
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 1
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John Drugan School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #52 of 129
- schools in El Paso · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 48.5%
- free-lunch eligible
John Drugan School has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John Drugan School ranks #52 of 129 schools in El Paso, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-136 students YoY
John Drugan School shrank from 1,118 students in 2022-23 to 982 in 2023-24 (-12.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 70.2 → 50.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-136 students YoY 484071010660 · El Paso, TX Other · MID · TRAD
990 enr · 14.1:1 · 48.5% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Eastlake H S (3,004 students)
John Drugan School shrank from 1,118 students in 2022-23 to 982 in 2023-24 (-12.2%). Teacher FTE lost 70.2 → 50.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
John Drugan School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Eastlake H S
Eastlake H S
3,004 students
- Pebble Hills H
Pebble Hills H S
2,952 students
- Socorro H S
Socorro H S
2,579 students
- Montwood H S
Montwood H S
2,499 students
- El Dorado H S
El Dorado H S
2,109 students
- This school 990
John Drugan School
990 students
What this shows John Drugan School reports 990 students on the CCD universe file.
How John Drugan School compares
John Drugan School 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 | 14.1:1 | ▼ 4% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.5% | ▼ 22% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 990 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
990
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 49% in Texas - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.2%
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
$11,574
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 495 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
73
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 92.1%
White 4.4%
Two or More 1.4%
African American 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 92.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.9, John Drugan School is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Socorro Isd reports $11,574 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How John Drugan School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastlake H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pebble Hills H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Socorro H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Montwood H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| El Dorado H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John Drugan School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,952
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 2,579
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,499
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,109
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~990 students)
Frequently asked questions about John Drugan School
How many students attend John Drugan School?
John Drugan School has 990 students enrolled. It is a public school in El Paso, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,118 (2022-23) → 982 (2023-24), down 136.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John Drugan School?
The student-teacher ratio at John Drugan School is 14.1:1, which is 4% 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 John Drugan School?
48.5% of students at John Drugan School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John Drugan School?
The largest demographic group at John Drugan School is Hispanic or Latino at 92.1% of enrollment, in El Paso, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John Drugan School?
John Drugan School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Drugan School rank among schools in El Paso?
By Resource Investment Index, John Drugan School ranks #52 of 129 schools in El Paso, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in El Paso on the city page.
What other schools are in Socorro Isd?
Besides John Drugan School, Socorro Isd also operates Eastlake H S (3,004 students), Pebble Hills H S (2,952 students), and Socorro H S (2,579 students). See the Socorro Isd district page for the complete list.