- Enrollment
- 220
- Students per teacher
- 7.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ore City, TX
Ore City El
Federal NCES profile for Ore City El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483384003769
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ore City El earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Texas schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Ore City · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.1:1
- small classes for Texas
- 70.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Ore City El has class sizes smaller than 84% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ore City El ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Ore City, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Ore City El held near 395 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 34.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 483384003769 · Ore City, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
377 enr · 11.1:1 · 70.2% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Ore City H S (220 students)
Ore City El held near 395 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 34.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Ore City El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Ore City El
377 students
- Ore City H S
Ore City H S
220 students
- Ore City Middl
Ore City Middle
191 students
What this shows Ore City El reports 377 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ore City El compares
Ore City 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 | 11.1:1 | ▼ 24% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.2% | ▲ 13% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 377 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
377
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 16% in Texas - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
26.0%
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
$16,159
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 60.2%
Hispanic or Latino 29.4%
Two or More 6.4%
African American 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 60.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.6, Ore City El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ore City Isd reports $16,159 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ore City El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ore City H S | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ore City Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ore City El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 191
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~377 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Ore City El
How many students attend Ore City El?
Ore City El has 377 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ore City, TX. CCD year-over-year: 399 (2022-23) → 395 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ore City El?
The student-teacher ratio at Ore City El is 11.1:1, which is 24% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 29% 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 Ore City El?
70.2% of students at Ore City El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ore City El?
The largest demographic group at Ore City El is White at 60.2% of enrollment, in Ore City, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ore City El?
Ore City El has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ore City El rank among public schools in Ore City?
By Resource Investment Index, Ore City El ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Ore City, 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 Ore City Isd?
Besides Ore City El, Ore City Isd also operates Ore City H S (220 students) and Ore City Middle (191 students). See the Ore City Isd district page for the complete list.