- Enrollment
- 373
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Keene, TX
Keene El
Federal NCES profile for Keene El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482523002819
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Keene El earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Keene · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.1:1
- large classes for Texas
- 73.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Keene El has class sizes larger than 72% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Keene El ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Keene, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Keene El grew from 239 students in 2022-23 to 259 in 2023-24 (+8.4%).
Teacher FTE added 18.0 → 19.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+20 students YoY 482523002819 · Keene, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
274 enr · 16.1:1 · 73.2% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Keene H S (373 students)
Keene El grew from 239 students in 2022-23 to 259 in 2023-24 (+8.4%). Teacher FTE added 18.0 → 19.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Keene El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Keene H S
Keene H S
373 students
- This school
Keene El
274 students
- Keene J H
Keene J H
252 students
- The Summit Lea
The Summit Leadership Academy
220 students
What this shows Keene El reports 274 students on the CCD universe file.
How Keene El compares
Keene El is a growing 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 | 16.1:1 | ▲ 10% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.2% | ▲ 18% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 274 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
274
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 72% in Texas - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.0%
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
$12,228
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 44.9%
Hispanic or Latino 34.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 12.8%
Two or More 3.6%
African American 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 44.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.2, Keene El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
District finance for Keene Isd reports $12,228 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Keene El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keene H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Keene J H | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| The Summit Leadership Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Keene El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 252
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 220
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~274 students)
Frequently asked questions about Keene El
How many students attend Keene El?
Keene El has 274 students enrolled. It is a public school in Keene, TX. CCD year-over-year: 239 (2022-23) → 259 (2023-24), up 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Keene El?
The student-teacher ratio at Keene El is 16.1:1, which is 10% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Keene El?
73.2% of students at Keene El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Keene El?
The largest demographic group at Keene El is White at 44.9% of enrollment, in Keene, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Keene El?
Keene El has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower 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 Keene El rank among public schools in Keene?
By Resource Investment Index, Keene El ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Keene, 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 Keene Isd?
Besides Keene El, Keene Isd also operates Keene H S (373 students), Keene J H (252 students), and The Summit Leadership Academy (220 students). See the Keene Isd district page for the complete list.