- Enrollment
- 2,154
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mission, TX
Marcell El
Federal NCES profile for Marcell El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483104003495
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marcell El earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #19 of 37
- schools in Mission · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 81.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Marcell El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marcell El ranks #19 of 37 schools in Mission, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Marcell El shrank from 423 students in 2022-23 to 397 in 2023-24 (-6.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 25.4 → 24.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-26 students YoY 483104003495 · Mission, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
378 enr · 15.1:1 · 81.3% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Mission H S (2,154 students)
Marcell El shrank from 423 students in 2022-23 to 397 in 2023-24 (-6.1%). Teacher FTE lost 25.4 → 24.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Marcell El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mission H S
Mission H S
2,154 students
- Veterans Memor
Veterans Memorial H S
1,737 students
- White J H 831
White J H
831 students
- Alton Memorial 819
Alton Memorial J H
819 students
- Mission J H 711
Mission J H
711 students
- This school 378
Marcell El
378 students
What this shows Marcell El reports 378 students on the CCD universe file.
How Marcell El compares
Marcell 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 | 15.1:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.3% | ▲ 31% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 378 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
378
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 61% in Texas - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
47.1%
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
$13,955
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 378 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 97.4%
White 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 97.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 5.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 5.1, Marcell El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mission Cisd reports $13,955 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Marcell El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mission H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Veterans Memorial H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| White J H | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Alton Memorial J H | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mission J H | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marcell El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,737
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 831
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 819
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 711
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~378 students)
Frequently asked questions about Marcell El
How many students attend Marcell El?
Marcell El has 378 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mission, TX. CCD year-over-year: 423 (2022-23) → 397 (2023-24), down 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marcell El?
The student-teacher ratio at Marcell El is 15.1:1, which is 3% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Marcell El?
81.3% of students at Marcell El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marcell El?
The largest demographic group at Marcell El is Hispanic or Latino at 97.4% of enrollment, in Mission, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marcell El?
Marcell El has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Marcell El rank among schools in Mission?
By Resource Investment Index, Marcell El ranks #19 of 37 schools in Mission, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Mission on the city page.
What other schools are in Mission Cisd?
Besides Marcell El, Mission Cisd also operates Mission H S (2,154 students), Veterans Memorial H S (1,737 students), and White J H (831 students). See the Mission Cisd district page for the complete list.