- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mathis, TX
Mathis El
Federal NCES profile for Mathis El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482940003311
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mathis El earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Mathis · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 84.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Mathis El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mathis El ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Mathis, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Mathis El held near 394 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.6 → 27.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 482940003311 · Mathis, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
362 enr · 14.5:1 · 84.1% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Mathis H S (408 students)
Mathis El held near 394 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.6 → 27.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Mathis El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mathis H S
Mathis H S
408 students
- This school
Mathis El
362 students
- Mathis Middle
Mathis Middle
344 students
- Mathis Int
Mathis Int
315 students
What this shows Mathis El reports 362 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mathis El compares
Mathis 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 | 14.5:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.1% | ▲ 36% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 362 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
362
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
84.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 53% in Texas - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
56.6%
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
$16,231
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 362 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 90.1%
White 8.0%
Two or More 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 90.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.2, Mathis El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mathis Isd reports $16,231 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mathis El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathis H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mathis Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mathis Int | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mathis El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 344
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 315
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~362 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mathis El
How many students attend Mathis El?
Mathis El has 362 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mathis, TX. CCD year-over-year: 409 (2022-23) → 394 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mathis El?
The student-teacher ratio at Mathis El is 14.5:1, which is 1% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 8% 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 Mathis El?
84.1% of students at Mathis El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mathis El?
The largest demographic group at Mathis El is Hispanic or Latino at 90.1% of enrollment, in Mathis, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mathis El?
Mathis El has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Mathis El rank among public schools in Mathis?
By Resource Investment Index, Mathis El ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Mathis, 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 Mathis Isd?
Besides Mathis El, Mathis Isd also operates Mathis H S (408 students), Mathis Middle (344 students), and Mathis Int (315 students). See the Mathis Isd district page for the complete list.