- Enrollment
- 563
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Orangefield, TX
Orangefield El
Federal NCES profile for Orangefield El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483378003766
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Orangefield El earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Texas schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Orangefield · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- large classes for Texas
- 36.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Orangefield El has class sizes larger than 70% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Orangefield El ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Orangefield, TX.
School address
District: Orangefield Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483378003766 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Orangefield El held near 849 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 52.9 → 52.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-24 students YoY 483378003766 · Orangefield, TX Other · MID · TRAD
828 enr · 15.9:1 · 36.0% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Orangefield H S (563 students)
Orangefield El held near 849 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount). Teacher FTE held 52.9 → 52.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Orangefield El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Orangefield El
828 students
- Orangefield H
Orangefield H S
563 students
- Orangefield J
Orangefield J H
390 students
What this shows Orangefield El reports 828 students on the CCD universe file.
How Orangefield El compares
Orangefield 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 | 15.9:1 | ▲ 8% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.0% | ▼ 42% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 828 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
828
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 70% in Texas - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,732
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 414 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
36
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.4%
Hispanic or Latino 12.8%
Two or More 3.9%
Asian 1.2%
African American 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 81.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.9, Orangefield El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Orangefield Isd reports $11,732 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Orangefield El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orangefield H S | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Orangefield J H | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Orangefield El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 390
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- 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 (~828 students)
Frequently asked questions about Orangefield El
How many students attend Orangefield El?
Orangefield El has 828 students enrolled. It is a public school in Orangefield, TX. CCD year-over-year: 873 (2022-23) → 849 (2023-24), nearly flat (-24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Orangefield El?
The student-teacher ratio at Orangefield El is 15.9:1, which is 8% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Orangefield El?
36.0% of students at Orangefield El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Orangefield El?
The largest demographic group at Orangefield El is White at 81.4% of enrollment, in Orangefield, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Orangefield El?
Orangefield El has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Orangefield El rank among public schools in Orangefield?
By Resource Investment Index, Orangefield El ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Orangefield, 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 Orangefield Isd?
Besides Orangefield El, Orangefield Isd also operates Orangefield H S (563 students) and Orangefield J H (390 students). See the Orangefield Isd district page for the complete list.