- Enrollment
- 2,057
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · San Benito, TX
La Paloma El
Federal NCES profile for La Paloma El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483879005919
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
La Paloma El earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #19 of 20
- schools in San Benito · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19:1
- large classes for Texas
- 89.5%
- free-lunch eligible
La Paloma El has class sizes larger than 90% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, La Paloma El ranks #19 of 20 schools in San Benito, TX.
School address
District: San Benito Cisd · Texas
NCES ID 483879005919 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+36 students YoY
La Paloma El grew from 446 students in 2022-23 to 482 in 2023-24 (+8.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 25.9 → 25.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+36 students YoY 483879005919 · San Benito, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
474 enr · 19:1 · 89.5% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: San Benito H S (2,057 students)
La Paloma El grew from 446 students in 2022-23 to 482 in 2023-24 (+8.1%). Teacher FTE lost 25.9 → 25.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
La Paloma El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- San Benito H S
San Benito H S
2,057 students
- Berta Cabaza M 695
Berta Cabaza Middle
695 students
- San Benito Vet 645
San Benito Veterans Memorial Academy
645 students
- Cash El 611
Cash El
611 students
- San Benito Riv 558
San Benito Riverside Middle
558 students
- This school 474
La Paloma El
474 students
What this shows La Paloma El reports 474 students on the CCD universe file.
How La Paloma El compares
La Paloma 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 | 19:1 | ▲ 29% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.5% | ▲ 45% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 474 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
474
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
89.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 90% in Texas - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.7%
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
$13,444
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 474 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 96.6%
White 2.7%
African American 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 96.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 6.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 6.6, La Paloma El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for San Benito Cisd reports $13,444 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How La Paloma El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Benito H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Berta Cabaza Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| San Benito Veterans Memorial Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cash El | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| San Benito Riverside Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to La Paloma El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 645
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 611
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 558
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~474 students)
Frequently asked questions about La Paloma El
How many students attend La Paloma El?
La Paloma El has 474 students enrolled. It is a public school in San Benito, TX. CCD year-over-year: 446 (2022-23) → 482 (2023-24), up 36.
What is the student-teacher ratio at La Paloma El?
The student-teacher ratio at La Paloma El is 19:1, which is 29% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 21% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at La Paloma El?
89.5% of students at La Paloma El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of La Paloma El?
The largest demographic group at La Paloma El is Hispanic or Latino at 96.6% of enrollment, in San Benito, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for La Paloma El?
La Paloma El has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 La Paloma El rank among schools in San Benito?
By Resource Investment Index, La Paloma El ranks #19 of 20 schools in San Benito, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in San Benito on the city page.
What other schools are in San Benito Cisd?
Besides La Paloma El, San Benito Cisd also operates San Benito H S (2,057 students), Berta Cabaza Middle (695 students), and San Benito Veterans Memorial Academy (645 students). See the San Benito Cisd district page for the complete list.