- Enrollment
- 3,004
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · El Paso, TX
Mission Ridge
Federal NCES profile for Mission Ridge, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 484071012963
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mission Ridge earns 34/100 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.
- #93 of 129
- schools in El Paso · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.1:1
- large classes for Texas
- 78.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Mission Ridge has class sizes larger than 90% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mission Ridge ranks #93 of 129 schools in El Paso, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+56 students YoY
Mission Ridge grew from 962 students in 2022-23 to 1,018 in 2023-24 (+5.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 55.3 → 43.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+56 students YoY 484071012963 · El Paso, TX Other · MID · TRAD
1,052 enr · 19.1:1 · 78.0% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Eastlake H S (3,004 students)
Mission Ridge grew from 962 students in 2022-23 to 1,018 in 2023-24 (+5.8%). Teacher FTE lost 55.3 → 43.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Mission Ridge in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Eastlake H S
Eastlake H S
3,004 students
- Pebble Hills H
Pebble Hills H S
2,952 students
- Socorro H S
Socorro H S
2,579 students
- Montwood H S
Montwood H S
2,499 students
- El Dorado H S
El Dorado H S
2,109 students
- This school 1,052
Mission Ridge
1,052 students
What this shows Mission Ridge reports 1,052 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mission Ridge compares
Mission Ridge 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 | 19.1:1 | ▲ 30% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.0% | ▲ 26% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,052 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,052
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 30% 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
22.4%
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
$11,574
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 526 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
32
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 92.5%
White 3.5%
African American 1.9%
Two or More 0.9%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 92.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.3, Mission Ridge is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Socorro Isd reports $11,574 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mission Ridge Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastlake H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pebble Hills H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Socorro H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Montwood H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| El Dorado H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mission Ridge's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,952
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 2,579
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,499
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,109
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~1,052 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mission Ridge
How many students attend Mission Ridge?
Mission Ridge has 1,052 students enrolled. It is a public school in El Paso, TX. CCD year-over-year: 962 (2022-23) → 1,018 (2023-24), up 56.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mission Ridge?
The student-teacher ratio at Mission Ridge is 19.1:1, which is 30% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mission Ridge?
78.0% of students at Mission Ridge are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mission Ridge?
The largest demographic group at Mission Ridge is Hispanic or Latino at 92.5% of enrollment, in El Paso, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mission Ridge?
Mission Ridge 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 Mission Ridge rank among schools in El Paso?
By Resource Investment Index, Mission Ridge ranks #93 of 129 schools in El Paso, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in El Paso on the city page.
What other schools are in Socorro Isd?
Besides Mission Ridge, Socorro Isd also operates Eastlake H S (3,004 students), Pebble Hills H S (2,952 students), and Socorro H S (2,579 students). See the Socorro Isd district page for the complete list.