- Enrollment
- 395
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kermit, TX
Kermit El
Federal NCES profile for Kermit El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482556012414
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kermit El earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Texas schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Kermit · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.6:1
- large classes for Texas
- 66.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Kermit El has class sizes larger than 88% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kermit El ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Kermit, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-53 students YoY
Kermit El shrank from 596 students in 2022-23 to 543 in 2023-24 (-8.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 34.5 → 24.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-53 students YoY 482556012414 · Kermit, TX Other · MID · TRAD
631 enr · 18.6:1 · 66.8% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Kermit H S (395 students)
Kermit El shrank from 596 students in 2022-23 to 543 in 2023-24 (-8.9%). Teacher FTE lost 34.5 → 24.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Kermit El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Kermit El
631 students
- Kermit H S
Kermit H S
395 students
- Kermit J H
Kermit J H
313 students
What this shows Kermit El reports 631 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kermit El compares
Kermit 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 | 18.6:1 | ▲ 27% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.8% | ▲ 8% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 631 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.6:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
631
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
18.6:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 88% in Texas - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
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
$12,627
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 631 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
27
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 85.6%
White 12.8%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.5%
Two or More 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 85.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.1, Kermit El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Kermit Isd reports $12,627 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kermit El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kermit H S | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kermit J H | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kermit El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 313
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~631 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kermit El
How many students attend Kermit El?
Kermit El has 631 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kermit, TX. CCD year-over-year: 596 (2022-23) → 543 (2023-24), down 53.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kermit El?
The student-teacher ratio at Kermit El is 18.6:1, which is 27% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kermit El?
66.8% of students at Kermit El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kermit El?
The largest demographic group at Kermit El is Hispanic or Latino at 85.6% of enrollment, in Kermit, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kermit El?
Kermit El has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Kermit El rank among public schools in Kermit?
By Resource Investment Index, Kermit El ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Kermit, 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 Kermit Isd?
Besides Kermit El, Kermit Isd also operates Kermit H S (395 students) and Kermit J H (313 students). See the Kermit Isd district page for the complete list.