- Enrollment
- 1,129
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Marble Falls, TX
Marble Falls El
Federal NCES profile for Marble Falls El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482901003273
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marble Falls El earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Marble Falls · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 68.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Marble Falls El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marble Falls El ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Marble Falls, TX.
School address
District: Marble Falls Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482901003273 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Marble Falls El held near 555 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 39.0 → 38.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 482901003273 · Marble Falls, TX Other · MID · TRAD
569 enr · 14.6:1 · 68.4% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Marble Falls H S (1,129 students)
Marble Falls El held near 555 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 39.0 → 38.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Marble Falls El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Marble Falls H
Marble Falls H S
1,129 students
- Marble Falls M
Marble Falls Middle
852 students
- Colt El
Colt El
572 students
- This school
Marble Falls El
569 students
- Highland Lakes
Highland Lakes El
524 students
- Spicewood El 310
Spicewood El
310 students
What this shows Marble Falls El reports 569 students on the CCD universe file.
How Marble Falls El compares
Marble Falls 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 | 14.6:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.4% | ▲ 11% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 569 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
569
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 55% in Texas - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.5%
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
$12,942
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
38
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 46.2%
Hispanic or Latino 46.0%
Two or More 3.2%
African American 2.1%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 46.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.3, Marble Falls El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Marble Falls Isd reports $12,942 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Marble Falls El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marble Falls H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Marble Falls Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Colt El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Highland Lakes El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Spicewood El | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marble Falls El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 852
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 572
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 524
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 310
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~569 students)
Frequently asked questions about Marble Falls El
How many students attend Marble Falls El?
Marble Falls El has 569 students enrolled. It is a public school in Marble Falls, TX. CCD year-over-year: 570 (2022-23) → 555 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marble Falls El?
The student-teacher ratio at Marble Falls El is 14.6:1, which is 1% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 7% 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 Marble Falls El?
68.4% of students at Marble Falls El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marble Falls El?
The largest demographic group at Marble Falls El is White at 46.2% of enrollment, in Marble Falls, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marble Falls El?
Marble Falls El has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Marble Falls El rank among public schools in Marble Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Marble Falls El ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Marble Falls, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Marble Falls on the city page.
What other schools are in Marble Falls Isd?
Besides Marble Falls El, Marble Falls Isd also operates Marble Falls H S (1,129 students), Marble Falls Middle (852 students), and Colt El (572 students). See the Marble Falls Isd district page for the complete list.