- Enrollment
- 2,770
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tyler, TX
Orr El
Federal NCES profile for Orr El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 484347004943
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Orr El earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Texas schools.
- #21 of 22
- schools in Tyler · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.8:1
- small classes for Texas
- 91.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Orr El has class sizes smaller than 78% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Orr El ranks #21 of 22 schools in Tyler, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-31 students YoY
Orr El held near 663 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-31 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 39.1 → 41.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-31 students YoY 484347004943 · Tyler, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
460 enr · 11.8:1 · 91.2% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Tyler Legacy H S (2,770 students)
Orr El held near 663 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-31 headcount). Teacher FTE added 39.1 → 41.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Orr El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tyler Legacy H
Tyler Legacy H S
2,770 students
- Tyler H S
Tyler H S
2,148 students
- Moore Mst Magn 1,019
Moore Mst Magnet School
1,019 students
- Three Lakes Mi 948
Three Lakes Middle
948 students
- Boulter Middle 901
Boulter Middle
901 students
- This school 460
Orr El
460 students
What this shows Orr El reports 460 students on the CCD universe file.
How Orr El compares
Orr 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 | 11.8:1 | ▼ 20% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 91.2% | ▲ 47% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 460 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
460
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
91.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 22% in Texas - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
44.3%
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
$11,184
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 460 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 65.9%
African American 29.3%
White 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Two or More 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 65.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.8, Orr El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tyler Isd reports $11,184 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Orr El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Legacy H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tyler H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Moore Mst Magnet School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Three Lakes Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Boulter Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Orr El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,148
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,019
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 948
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 901
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~460 students)
Frequently asked questions about Orr El
How many students attend Orr El?
Orr El has 460 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tyler, TX. CCD year-over-year: 694 (2022-23) → 663 (2023-24), nearly flat (-31).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Orr El?
The student-teacher ratio at Orr El is 11.8:1, which is 20% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 25% 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 Orr El?
91.2% of students at Orr El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Orr El?
The largest demographic group at Orr El is Hispanic or Latino at 65.9% of enrollment, in Tyler, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Orr El?
Orr El has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Orr El rank among schools in Tyler?
By Resource Investment Index, Orr El ranks #21 of 22 schools in Tyler, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Tyler on the city page.
What other schools are in Tyler Isd?
Besides Orr El, Tyler Isd also operates Tyler Legacy H S (2,770 students), Tyler H S (2,148 students), and Moore Mst Magnet School (1,019 students). See the Tyler Isd district page for the complete list.