- Enrollment
- 267
- Students per teacher
- 8.9:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Overton, TX
Overton El
Federal NCES profile for Overton El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483387003771
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Overton El earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Overton · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 66.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Overton El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Overton El ranks #2 of 3 schools in Overton, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
Overton El grew from 237 students in 2022-23 to 262 in 2023-24 (+10.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 18.5 → 17.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+25 students YoY 483387003771 · Overton, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
256 enr · 14.2:1 · 66.2% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Overton H S (267 students)
Overton El grew from 237 students in 2022-23 to 262 in 2023-24 (+10.5%). Teacher FTE lost 18.5 → 17.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
How Overton El compares
Overton 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 | 14.2:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.2% | ▲ 7% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 256 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
256
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 50% in Texas - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
8.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$15,854
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 256 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
59
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 23.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 68.4%
African American 12.1%
Hispanic or Latino 11.7%
Two or More 7.4%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 68.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.8, Overton El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Overton Isd reports $15,854 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Overton El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overton H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Overton El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~256 students)
Frequently asked questions about Overton El
How many students attend Overton El?
Overton El has 256 students enrolled. It is a public school in Overton, TX. CCD year-over-year: 237 (2022-23) → 262 (2023-24), up 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Overton El?
The student-teacher ratio at Overton El is 14.2:1, which is 3% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 10% 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 Overton El?
66.2% of students at Overton El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Overton El?
The largest demographic group at Overton El is White at 68.4% of enrollment, in Overton, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Overton El?
Overton El has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (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 Overton El rank among schools in Overton?
By Resource Investment Index, Overton El ranks #2 of 3 schools in Overton, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Overton on the city page.
What other schools are in Overton Isd?
Besides Overton El, Overton Isd also operates Overton H S (267 students). See the Overton Isd district page for the complete list.