- Enrollment
- 3,824
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Austin, TX
Patsy Sommer El
Federal NCES profile for Patsy Sommer El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483808011104
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Patsy Sommer El earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #22 of 162
- schools in Austin · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 1.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Patsy Sommer El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Patsy Sommer El ranks #22 of 162 schools in Austin, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-108 students YoY
Patsy Sommer El shrank from 982 students in 2022-23 to 874 in 2023-24 (-11.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 62.4 → 58.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-108 students YoY 483808011104 · Austin, TX Other · MID · TRAD
817 enr · 13.2:1 · 1.8% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Round Rock H S (3,824 students)
Patsy Sommer El shrank from 982 students in 2022-23 to 874 in 2023-24 (-11.0%). Teacher FTE lost 62.4 → 58.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Patsy Sommer El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Round Rock H S
Round Rock H S
3,824 students
- Westwood H S
Westwood H S
2,858 students
- Cedar Ridge H
Cedar Ridge H S
2,713 students
- Mcneil H S
Mcneil H S
2,660 students
- Stony Point H
Stony Point H S
2,508 students
- This school 817
Patsy Sommer El
817 students
What this shows Patsy Sommer El reports 817 students on the CCD universe file.
How Patsy Sommer El compares
Patsy Sommer El is a shrinking 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 1.8% | ▼ 97% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 817 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
817
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
1.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 97% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 36% in Texas - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$10,955
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 409 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 58.1%
White 22.3%
Hispanic or Latino 12.4%
Two or More 5.6%
African American 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Asian at 58.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.4, Patsy Sommer El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Round Rock Isd reports $10,955 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Patsy Sommer El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Round Rock H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westwood H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cedar Ridge H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mcneil H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stony Point H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Patsy Sommer El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,858
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 2,713
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 2,660
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,508
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~817 students)
Frequently asked questions about Patsy Sommer El
How many students attend Patsy Sommer El?
Patsy Sommer El has 817 students enrolled. It is a public school in Austin, TX. CCD year-over-year: 982 (2022-23) → 874 (2023-24), down 108.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Patsy Sommer El?
The student-teacher ratio at Patsy Sommer El is 13.2:1, which is 10% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 16% 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 Patsy Sommer El?
1.8% of students at Patsy Sommer El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Patsy Sommer El?
The largest demographic group at Patsy Sommer El is Asian at 58.1% of enrollment, in Austin, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Patsy Sommer El?
Patsy Sommer El has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Patsy Sommer El rank among schools in Austin?
By Resource Investment Index, Patsy Sommer El ranks #22 of 162 schools in Austin, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Austin on the city page.
What other schools are in Round Rock Isd?
Besides Patsy Sommer El, Round Rock Isd also operates Round Rock H S (3,824 students), Westwood H S (2,858 students), and Cedar Ridge H S (2,713 students). See the Round Rock Isd district page for the complete list.