- Enrollment
- 2,020
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Seguin, TX
Patlan El
Federal NCES profile for Patlan El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 483969006474
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Patlan El earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #3 of 7
- elementary schools in Seguin · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 85.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Patlan El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Patlan El ranks #3 of 7 elementary schools in Seguin, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Patlan El held near 434 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 29.9 → 26.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 483969006474 · Seguin, TX Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
424 enr · 14.6:1 · 85.3% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Seguin H S (2,020 students)
Patlan El held near 434 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 29.9 → 26.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Patlan El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Seguin H S
Seguin H S
2,020 students
- Briesemeister 798
Briesemeister Middle
798 students
- Jim Barnes Mid 762
Jim Barnes Middle
762 students
- Koennecke El 560
Koennecke El
560 students
- Oralia R Rodri 499
Oralia R Rodriguez El
499 students
- This school 424
Patlan El
424 students
What this shows Patlan El reports 424 students on the CCD universe file.
How Patlan El compares
Patlan 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 | 14.6:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.3% | ▲ 38% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 424 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
424
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 55% in Texas - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.2%
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
$12,362
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 424 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 81.4%
White 12.7%
African American 4.2%
Two or More 1.2%
Asian 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 81.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.9, Patlan El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Seguin Isd reports $12,362 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Patlan El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seguin H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Briesemeister Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jim Barnes Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Koennecke El | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oralia R Rodriguez El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Patlan El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 798
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 762
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 560
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 499
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~424 students)
Frequently asked questions about Patlan El
How many students attend Patlan El?
Patlan El has 424 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Seguin, TX. CCD year-over-year: 443 (2022-23) → 434 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Patlan El?
The student-teacher ratio at Patlan El is 14.6:1, which is 1% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 7% 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 Patlan El?
85.3% of students at Patlan El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Patlan El?
The largest demographic group at Patlan El is Hispanic or Latino at 81.4% of enrollment, in Seguin, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Patlan El?
Patlan El has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Patlan El rank among elementary schools in Seguin?
By Resource Investment Index, Patlan El ranks #3 of 7 elementary schools in Seguin, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Seguin on the city page.
What other schools are in Seguin Isd?
Besides Patlan El, Seguin Isd also operates Seguin H S (2,020 students), Briesemeister Middle (798 students), and Jim Barnes Middle (762 students). See the Seguin Isd district page for the complete list.