- Enrollment
- 258
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Nocona, TX
Nocona El
Federal NCES profile for Nocona El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483279003622
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nocona El earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Texas schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Nocona · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.7:1
- small classes for Texas
- 56.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Nocona El has class sizes smaller than 79% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nocona El ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Nocona, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Nocona El held near 353 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 30.0 → 26.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 483279003622 · Nocona, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
351 enr · 11.7:1 · 56.6% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Nocona H S (258 students)
Nocona El held near 353 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 30.0 → 26.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Nocona El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Nocona El
351 students
- Nocona H S
Nocona H S
258 students
- Nocona Middle
Nocona Middle
176 students
What this shows Nocona El reports 351 students on the CCD universe file.
How Nocona El compares
Nocona 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 | 11.7:1 | ▼ 20% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.6% | ▼ 9% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 351 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
351
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 21% in Texas - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.1%
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
$14,961
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 351 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 64.1%
Hispanic or Latino 31.6%
Two or More 2.8%
Asian 0.9%
African American 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 64.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.8, Nocona El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Nocona Isd reports $14,961 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Nocona El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nocona H S | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Nocona Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nocona El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 176
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
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 (~351 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Nocona El
How many students attend Nocona El?
Nocona El has 351 students enrolled. It is a public school in Nocona, TX. CCD year-over-year: 366 (2022-23) → 353 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nocona El?
The student-teacher ratio at Nocona El is 11.7:1, which is 20% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 25% 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 Nocona El?
56.6% of students at Nocona El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nocona El?
The largest demographic group at Nocona El is White at 64.1% of enrollment, in Nocona, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nocona El?
Nocona El has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher 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 Nocona El rank among public schools in Nocona?
By Resource Investment Index, Nocona El ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Nocona, 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 Nocona Isd?
Besides Nocona El, Nocona Isd also operates Nocona H S (258 students) and Nocona Middle (176 students). See the Nocona Isd district page for the complete list.