- Enrollment
- 496
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Orange Grove, TX
Orange Grove El
Federal NCES profile for Orange Grove El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 483372012525
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Orange Grove El earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Orange Grove · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 60.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Orange Grove El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Orange Grove El ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Orange Grove, TX.
School address
District: Orange Grove Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483372012525 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+28 students YoY
Orange Grove El grew from 358 students in 2022-23 to 386 in 2023-24 (+7.8%).
Teacher FTE added 25.3 → 26.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+28 students YoY 483372012525 · Orange Grove, TX Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
386 enr · 15.4:1 · 60.9% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Orange Grove H S (496 students)
Orange Grove El grew from 358 students in 2022-23 to 386 in 2023-24 (+7.8%). Teacher FTE added 25.3 → 26.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Orange Grove El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Orange Grove H
Orange Grove H S
496 students
- Orange Grove P
Orange Grove Pri
409 students
- This school
Orange Grove El
386 students
- Orange Grove J
Orange Grove J H
357 students
What this shows Orange Grove El reports 386 students on the CCD universe file.
How Orange Grove El compares
Orange Grove 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 | 15.4:1 | ▲ 5% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.9% | ▼ 2% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 386 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
386
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 64% in Texas - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.6%
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
$11,593
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 386 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
30
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 65.0%
White 33.7%
Two or More 1.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 65.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.4, Orange Grove El is about as mixed as the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Orange Grove Isd reports $11,593 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Orange Grove El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orange Grove H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Orange Grove Pri | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Orange Grove J H | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Orange Grove El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 409
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 357
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~386 students)
Frequently asked questions about Orange Grove El
How many students attend Orange Grove El?
Orange Grove El has 386 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Orange Grove, TX. CCD year-over-year: 358 (2022-23) → 386 (2023-24), up 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Orange Grove El?
The student-teacher ratio at Orange Grove El is 15.4:1, which is 5% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Orange Grove El?
60.9% of students at Orange Grove El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Orange Grove El?
The largest demographic group at Orange Grove El is Hispanic or Latino at 65.0% of enrollment, in Orange Grove, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Orange Grove El?
Orange Grove 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 Orange Grove El rank among public schools in Orange Grove?
By Resource Investment Index, Orange Grove El ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Orange Grove, 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 Orange Grove Isd?
Besides Orange Grove El, Orange Grove Isd also operates Orange Grove H S (496 students), Orange Grove Pri (409 students), and Orange Grove J H (357 students). See the Orange Grove Isd district page for the complete list.