- Enrollment
- 142
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Palestine, TX
Neches El
Federal NCES profile for Neches El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483225003574
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Neches El earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #3 of 5
- schools in Palestine · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 54.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Neches El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Neches El ranks #3 of 5 schools in Palestine, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Neches El grew from 170 students in 2022-23 to 180 in 2023-24 (+5.9%).
Teacher FTE added 14.4 → 15.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+10 students YoY 483225003574 · Palestine, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
195 enr · 13.9:1 · 54.7% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Neches H S (142 students)
Neches El grew from 170 students in 2022-23 to 180 in 2023-24 (+5.9%). Teacher FTE added 14.4 → 15.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
How Neches El compares
Neches 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 | 13.9:1 | ▼ 5% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.7% | ▼ 12% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 195 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
195
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 46% in Texas - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.1%
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
$15,261
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.8%
Hispanic or Latino 15.9%
African American 6.2%
Two or More 3.6%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 73.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.5, Neches El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Neches Isd reports $15,261 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Neches El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neches H S | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Neches El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~195 students)
Frequently asked questions about Neches El
How many students attend Neches El?
Neches El has 195 students enrolled. It is a public school in Palestine, TX. CCD year-over-year: 170 (2022-23) → 180 (2023-24), up 10.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Neches El?
The student-teacher ratio at Neches El is 13.9:1, which is 5% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 11% 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 Neches El?
54.7% of students at Neches El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Neches El?
The largest demographic group at Neches El is White at 73.8% of enrollment, in Palestine, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Neches El?
Neches El has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Neches El rank among schools in Palestine?
By Resource Investment Index, Neches El ranks #3 of 5 schools in Palestine, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Palestine on the city page.
What other schools are in Neches Isd?
Besides Neches El, Neches Isd also operates Neches H S (142 students). See the Neches Isd district page for the complete list.