- Enrollment
- 352
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Natalia, TX
Natalia El
Federal NCES profile for Natalia El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 483213003564
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Natalia El earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Texas schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Natalia · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.3:1
- large classes for Texas
- 75.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Natalia El has class sizes larger than 93% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Natalia El ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Natalia, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+48 students YoY
Natalia El grew from 323 students in 2022-23 to 371 in 2023-24 (+14.9%).
Teacher FTE added 21.6 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+48 students YoY 483213003564 · Natalia, TX Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
426 enr · 20.3:1 · 75.9% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Natalia H S (352 students)
Natalia El grew from 323 students in 2022-23 to 371 in 2023-24 (+14.9%). Teacher FTE added 21.6 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Natalia El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Natalia El
426 students
- Natalia H S
Natalia H S
352 students
- Natalia Early
Natalia Early Child Ctr
283 students
- Natalia J H
Natalia J H
254 students
What this shows Natalia El reports 426 students on the CCD universe file.
How Natalia El compares
Natalia El 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 | 20.3:1 | ▲ 38% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.9% | ▲ 23% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 426 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.3:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
426
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.9%
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
20.3:1
students per teacher
- 38% above state mean
Top 93% in Texas - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
10.3%
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
$13,297
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
60
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 85.4%
White 13.8%
Two or More 0.5%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 85.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.2, Natalia El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Natalia Isd reports $13,297 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Natalia El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natalia H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Natalia Early Child Ctr | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Natalia J H | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Natalia El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 283
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 254
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~426 students)
Frequently asked questions about Natalia El
How many students attend Natalia El?
Natalia El has 426 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Natalia, TX. CCD year-over-year: 323 (2022-23) → 371 (2023-24), up 48.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Natalia El?
The student-teacher ratio at Natalia El is 20.3:1, which is 38% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Natalia El?
75.9% of students at Natalia El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Natalia El?
The largest demographic group at Natalia El is Hispanic or Latino at 85.4% of enrollment, in Natalia, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Natalia El?
Natalia El has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Natalia El rank among public schools in Natalia?
By Resource Investment Index, Natalia El ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Natalia, 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 Natalia Isd?
Besides Natalia El, Natalia Isd also operates Natalia H S (352 students), Natalia Early Child Ctr (283 students), and Natalia J H (254 students). See the Natalia Isd district page for the complete list.