- Enrollment
- 173
- Students per teacher
- 7.9:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Stamford, TX
Oliver El
Federal NCES profile for Oliver El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 484140004735
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oliver El earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Stamford · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.8:1
- students per teacher
- 73.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Oliver El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oliver El ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Stamford, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Oliver El held near 302 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 23.4 → 23.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 484140004735 · Stamford, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
295 enr · 12.8:1 · 73.9% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Stamford H S (173 students)
Oliver El held near 302 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 23.4 → 23.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Oliver El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Oliver El
295 students
- Stamford H S
Stamford H S
173 students
- Stamford Middl
Stamford Middle
118 students
What this shows Oliver El reports 295 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oliver El compares
Oliver 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 | 12.8:1 | ▼ 13% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.9% | ▲ 19% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 295 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
295
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 32% in Texas - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
10.5%
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
$18,474
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 295 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 60.3%
White 33.2%
African American 3.1%
Two or More 2.7%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 60.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.4, Oliver El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Stamford Isd reports $18,474 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Oliver El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stamford H S | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Stamford Middle | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oliver El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 118
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
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 (~295 students)
Frequently asked questions about Oliver El
How many students attend Oliver El?
Oliver El has 295 students enrolled. It is a public school in Stamford, TX. CCD year-over-year: 303 (2022-23) → 302 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oliver El?
The student-teacher ratio at Oliver El is 12.8:1, which is 13% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 18% 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 Oliver El?
73.9% of students at Oliver El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oliver El?
The largest demographic group at Oliver El is Hispanic or Latino at 60.3% of enrollment, in Stamford, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oliver El?
Oliver El has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (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 Oliver El rank among public schools in Stamford?
By Resource Investment Index, Oliver El ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Stamford, 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 Stamford Isd?
Besides Oliver El, Stamford Isd also operates Stamford H S (173 students) and Stamford Middle (118 students). See the Stamford Isd district page for the complete list.