- Enrollment
- 3,275
- Students per teacher
- 51.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mineral Wells, TX
Mineral Wells El
Federal NCES profile for Mineral Wells El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483095003489
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mineral Wells El earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Mineral Wells · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.1:1
- large classes for Texas
- 76.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Mineral Wells El has class sizes larger than 72% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mineral Wells El ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Mineral Wells, TX.
School address
District: Mineral Wells Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483095003489 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Mineral Wells El held near 1,907 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 119.2 → 120.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 483095003489 · Mineral Wells, TX Other · MID · TRAD
1,915 enr · 16.1:1 · 76.4% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Mineral Wells H S (3,275 students)
Mineral Wells El held near 1,907 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 119.2 → 120.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Mineral Wells El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mineral Wells
Mineral Wells H S
3,275 students
- This school
Mineral Wells El
1,915 students
- Mineral Wells 498
Mineral Wells J H
498 students
- Mineral Wells 28
Mineral Wells Academy
28 students
What this shows Mineral Wells El reports 1,915 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mineral Wells El compares
Mineral Wells 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 | 16.1:1 | ▲ 10% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.4% | ▲ 23% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,915 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,915
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 72% in Texas - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,736
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 638 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
104
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mineral Wells Isd reports $11,736 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mineral Wells El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mineral Wells H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mineral Wells J H | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mineral Wells Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Mineral Wells El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 498
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 28
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~1,915 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mineral Wells El
How many students attend Mineral Wells El?
Mineral Wells El has 1,915 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mineral Wells, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,915 (2022-23) → 1,907 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mineral Wells El?
The student-teacher ratio at Mineral Wells El is 16.1:1, which is 10% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mineral Wells El?
76.4% of students at Mineral Wells El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mineral Wells El?
Mineral Wells El has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Mineral Wells El rank among public schools in Mineral Wells?
By Resource Investment Index, Mineral Wells El ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Mineral Wells, 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 Mineral Wells Isd?
Besides Mineral Wells El, Mineral Wells Isd also operates Mineral Wells H S (3,275 students), Mineral Wells J H (498 students), and Mineral Wells Academy (28 students). See the Mineral Wells Isd district page for the complete list.