- Enrollment
- 427
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kirbyville, TX
Kirbyville El
Federal NCES profile for Kirbyville El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482571002893
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kirbyville El earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Kirbyville · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 65.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Kirbyville El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kirbyville El ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Kirbyville, TX.
School address
District: Kirbyville Cisd · Texas
NCES ID 482571002893 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Kirbyville El held near 695 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 44.4 → 45.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-27 students YoY 482571002893 · Kirbyville, TX Other · MID · TRAD
686 enr · 15.6:1 · 65.9% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Kirbyville H S (427 students)
Kirbyville El held near 695 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount). Teacher FTE added 44.4 → 45.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Kirbyville El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Kirbyville El
686 students
- Kirbyville H S
Kirbyville H S
427 students
- Kirbyville J H
Kirbyville J H
326 students
What this shows Kirbyville El reports 686 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kirbyville El compares
Kirbyville El held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.6:1 | ▲ 6% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.9% | ▲ 6% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 686 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
686
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 67% in Texas - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.9%
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
$11,425
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 343 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
50
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.2%
African American 11.4%
Hispanic or Latino 9.6%
Two or More 5.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 73.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.9, Kirbyville El is about as mixed as the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Kirbyville Cisd reports $11,425 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kirbyville El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kirbyville H S | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kirbyville J H | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kirbyville El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 326
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~686 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kirbyville El
How many students attend Kirbyville El?
Kirbyville El has 686 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kirbyville, TX. CCD year-over-year: 722 (2022-23) → 695 (2023-24), nearly flat (-27).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kirbyville El?
The student-teacher ratio at Kirbyville El is 15.6:1, which is 6% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kirbyville El?
65.9% of students at Kirbyville El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kirbyville El?
The largest demographic group at Kirbyville El is White at 73.2% of enrollment, in Kirbyville, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kirbyville El?
Kirbyville El has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Kirbyville El rank among public schools in Kirbyville?
By Resource Investment Index, Kirbyville El ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Kirbyville, 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 Kirbyville Cisd?
Besides Kirbyville El, Kirbyville Cisd also operates Kirbyville H S (427 students) and Kirbyville J H (326 students). See the Kirbyville Cisd district page for the complete list.