- Enrollment
- 572
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pearsall, TX
Pearsall Int
Federal NCES profile for Pearsall Int, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 483447003868
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pearsall Int earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Pearsall · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.7:1
- large classes for Texas
- 77.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Pearsall Int has class sizes larger than 84% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pearsall Int ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Pearsall, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+27 students YoY
Pearsall Int grew from 427 students in 2022-23 to 454 in 2023-24 (+6.3%).
Teacher FTE added 25.6 → 26.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+27 students YoY 483447003868 · Pearsall, TX Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
442 enr · 17.7:1 · 77.5% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Pearsall H S (572 students)
Pearsall Int grew from 427 students in 2022-23 to 454 in 2023-24 (+6.3%). Teacher FTE added 25.6 → 26.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Pearsall Int in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pearsall H S
Pearsall H S
572 students
- Ted Flores El
Ted Flores El
503 students
- This school
Pearsall Int
442 students
- Pearsall J H
Pearsall J H
434 students
- Atascosa Juven 2
Atascosa Juvenile Detention Ctr
2 students
What this shows Pearsall Int reports 442 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pearsall Int compares
Pearsall Int 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 | 17.7:1 | ▲ 20% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.5% | ▲ 25% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 442 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
442
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 84% in Texas - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.3%
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
$12,782
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
65
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 32 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 93.7%
White 5.0%
Asian 0.7%
Two or More 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 93.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.9, Pearsall Int is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pearsall Isd reports $12,782 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pearsall Int Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pearsall H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ted Flores El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pearsall J H | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Atascosa Juvenile Detention Ctr | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Pearsall Int's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 434
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2
- Students per teacher
- -
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 (~442 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pearsall Int
How many students attend Pearsall Int?
Pearsall Int has 442 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pearsall, TX. CCD year-over-year: 427 (2022-23) → 454 (2023-24), up 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pearsall Int?
The student-teacher ratio at Pearsall Int is 17.7:1, which is 20% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pearsall Int?
77.5% of students at Pearsall Int are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pearsall Int?
The largest demographic group at Pearsall Int is Hispanic or Latino at 93.7% of enrollment, in Pearsall, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pearsall Int?
Pearsall Int has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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 Pearsall Int rank among public schools in Pearsall?
By Resource Investment Index, Pearsall Int ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Pearsall, 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 Pearsall Isd?
Besides Pearsall Int, Pearsall Isd also operates Pearsall H S (572 students), Ted Flores El (503 students), and Pearsall J H (434 students). See the Pearsall Isd district page for the complete list.