Enrollment
442
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.7:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
77.5%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pearsall Int compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pearsall Int
Pearsall Int is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Pearsall, Texas, enrolling 442 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 77.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 442 students, its enrollment sits close to the Texas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 1,864 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #527.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (94% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 12/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 22.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 96 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 442 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 32 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Pearsall Isd also operates Pearsall H S (572 students) and Ted Flores El (503 students) alongside Pearsall Int.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Pearsall Int compares
Pearsall Int on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,324
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pearsall Isd, which includes Pearsall Int.
$12,324
Per student
-10%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 48.8%
State 28.9%
Federal 22.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 572
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- 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
- -
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~442 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.7:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Pearsall on the city page.
Is Pearsall Int a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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