- Enrollment
- 3,004
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · El Paso, TX
Keys Acad
Federal NCES profile for Keys Acad, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 78/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 484071016996
👥 S:T ratio 87
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Keys Acad earns 78/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Texas schools.
- #3 of 129
- schools in El Paso · Resource Index
- 78
- Resource Index · Higher
- 3.3:1
- small classes for Texas
- 87.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Keys Acad has class sizes smaller than 99% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Keys Acad ranks #3 of 129 schools in El Paso, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Keys Acad shrank from 95 students in 2022-23 to 78 in 2023-24 (-17.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 17.2 → 11.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-17 students YoY 484071016996 · El Paso, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
56 enr · 3.3:1 · 87.4% lunch · RII 78
Nearest enrollment peer: Eastlake H S (3,004 students)
Keys Acad shrank from 95 students in 2022-23 to 78 in 2023-24 (-17.9%). Teacher FTE lost 17.2 → 11.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Keys Acad 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 56
Keys Acad
56 students
What this shows Keys Acad reports 56 students on the CCD universe file.
How Keys Acad compares
Keys Acad 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 | 3.3:1 | ▼ 78% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.4% | ▲ 41% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 56 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
3.3:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
56
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
87.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
3.3:1
students per teacher
- 78% below state mean
Top 1% in Texas - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 32.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 46.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 89.3%
African American 5.4%
White 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.8%
Two or More 1.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 89.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.9, Keys Acad is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
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 Keys Acad Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastlake H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pebble Hills H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Socorro H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Montwood H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| El Dorado H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Keys Acad'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 (~56 students)
Frequently asked questions about Keys Acad
How many students attend Keys Acad?
Keys Acad has 56 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in El Paso, TX. CCD year-over-year: 95 (2022-23) → 78 (2023-24), down 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Keys Acad?
The student-teacher ratio at Keys Acad is 3.3:1, which is 78% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 79% 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 Keys Acad?
87.4% of students at Keys Acad are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Keys Acad?
The largest demographic group at Keys Acad is Hispanic or Latino at 89.3% of enrollment, in El Paso, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Keys Acad?
Keys Acad has a Resource Investment Index of 78/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Keys Acad rank among schools in El Paso?
By Resource Investment Index, Keys Acad ranks #3 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 Keys Acad, 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.