- Enrollment
- 1,771
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Elgin, TX
Neidig El
Federal NCES profile for Neidig El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481836010393
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Neidig El earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Elgin · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 67.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Neidig El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Neidig El ranks #3 of 3 schools in Elgin, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+65 students YoY
Neidig El grew from 599 students in 2022-23 to 664 in 2023-24 (+10.9%).
Teacher FTE added 37.5 → 40.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+65 students YoY 481836010393 · Elgin, TX Other · MID · TRAD
528 enr · 14.3:1 · 67.6% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Elgin H S (1,771 students)
Neidig El grew from 599 students in 2022-23 to 664 in 2023-24 (+10.9%). Teacher FTE added 37.5 → 40.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Neidig El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Elgin H S
Elgin H S
1,771 students
- Elgin Int
Elgin Int
863 students
- Elgin Middle
Elgin Middle
839 students
- Elgin El 673
Elgin El
673 students
- Booker T Washi 638
Booker T Washington El
638 students
- This school 528
Neidig El
528 students
What this shows Neidig El reports 528 students on the CCD universe file.
How Neidig El compares
Neidig 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.6% | ▲ 9% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 528 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
528
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 51% in Texas - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.5%
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
$11,080
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
Counselors1.9 FTE
Per 278 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
23
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 71.6%
African American 12.7%
White 11.0%
Two or More 3.8%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 71.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.8, Neidig El is about as mixed as the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Elgin Isd reports $11,080 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Neidig El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elgin H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elgin Int | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elgin Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elgin El | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Booker T Washington El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Neidig El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 863
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 839
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 673
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 638
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~528 students)
Frequently asked questions about Neidig El
How many students attend Neidig El?
Neidig El has 528 students enrolled. It is a public school in Elgin, TX. CCD year-over-year: 599 (2022-23) → 664 (2023-24), up 65.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Neidig El?
The student-teacher ratio at Neidig El is 14.3:1, which is 3% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 9% 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 Neidig El?
67.6% of students at Neidig El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Neidig El?
The largest demographic group at Neidig El is Hispanic or Latino at 71.6% of enrollment, in Elgin, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Neidig El?
Neidig El has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Neidig El rank among schools in Elgin?
By Resource Investment Index, Neidig El ranks #3 of 3 schools in Elgin, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Elgin on the city page.
What other schools are in Elgin Isd?
Besides Neidig El, Elgin Isd also operates Elgin H S (1,771 students), Elgin Int (863 students), and Elgin Middle (839 students). See the Elgin Isd district page for the complete list.