Enrollment
574
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Schertz, TX
Norma J Paschal El
Federal NCES profile for Norma J Paschal El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483948009627
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Norma J Paschal El earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #2 of 7
- schools in Schertz · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 27.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Norma J Paschal El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Norma J Paschal El ranks #2 of 7 schools in Schertz, TX.
School address
District: Schertz-Cibolo-U City Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483948009627 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.3%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-56% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Norma J Paschal El compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Norma J Paschal El
Norma J Paschal El is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Schertz, Texas, enrolling 574 students.
At 14:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Texas median, within a few percentage points of the 14.7:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 27.3% free-meal eligibility runs 56% below the Texas average.
With 574 students, its enrollment sits close to the Texas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 853 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #465.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (47%) and White (38%) (diversity index 63/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 574 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
15.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Schertz-Cibolo-U City Isd spends $9,244 per pupil, 32% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Schertz-Cibolo-U City Isd also operates Byron P Steele Ii H S (2,793 students) and Samuel Clemens H S (2,589 students) alongside Norma J Paschal El.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Norma J Paschal El compares
Norma J Paschal El on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14:1 | ▼ 5% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.3% | ▼ 56% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 574 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
574
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
27.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 47% in Texas - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$9,244
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 574 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 46.7%
White 38.0%
Two or More 7.3%
African American 6.1%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 46.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.8, Norma J Paschal El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Schertz-Cibolo-U City Isd, which includes Norma J Paschal El.
$9,244
Per student
-32%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-44%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 50.3%
State 39.9%
Federal 9.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Norma J Paschal El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Byron P Steele Ii H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Samuel Clemens H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dobie J H | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ray D Corbett J H | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rose Garden El | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Norma J Paschal El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,793
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 2,589
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,231
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,113
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 861
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~574 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Norma J Paschal El
How many students attend Norma J Paschal El?
Norma J Paschal El has 574 students enrolled. It is a public school in Schertz, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Norma J Paschal El?
The student-teacher ratio at Norma J Paschal El is 14:1, 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 Norma J Paschal El?
27.3% of students at Norma J Paschal El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Norma J Paschal El?
The largest demographic group at Norma J Paschal El is Hispanic or Latino at 46.7% of enrollment, in Schertz, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Norma J Paschal El?
Norma J Paschal El has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Norma J Paschal El rank among schools in Schertz?
By Resource Investment Index, Norma J Paschal El ranks #2 of 7 schools in Schertz, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Schertz on the city page.
Is Norma J Paschal El a good school?
Norma J Paschal El earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Schertz-Cibolo-U City Isd?
Besides Norma J Paschal El, Schertz-Cibolo-U City Isd also operates Byron P Steele Ii H S (2,793 students), Samuel Clemens H S (2,589 students), and Dobie J H (1,231 students). See the Schertz-Cibolo-U City Isd district page for the complete list.
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