- Enrollment
- 533
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Robstown, TX
Petronila El
Federal NCES profile for Petronila El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481026000510
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Petronila El earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Robstown · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 66.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Petronila El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Petronila El ranks #1 of 4 schools in Robstown, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Petronila El held near 98 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 8.8 → 9.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 481026000510 · Robstown, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
110 enr · 13.8:1 · 66.3% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Bishop H S (533 students)
Petronila El held near 98 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 8.8 → 9.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Petronila El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bishop H S
Bishop H S
533 students
- Lillion E Lueh
Lillion E Luehrs J H
330 students
- Bishop Pri
Bishop Pri
258 students
- Bishop El
Bishop El
232 students
- This school 110
Petronila El
110 students
What this shows Petronila El reports 110 students on the CCD universe file.
How Petronila El compares
Petronila 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 | 13.8:1 | ▼ 6% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.3% | ▲ 7% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 110 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
110
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.3%
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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 45% in Texas - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.7%
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
$14,962
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 81.8%
White 17.3%
Two or More 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 81.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.1, Petronila El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bishop Cisd reports $14,962 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Petronila El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lillion E Luehrs J H | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bishop Pri | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bishop El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Petronila El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 330
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 258
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 232
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~110 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Petronila El
How many students attend Petronila El?
Petronila El has 110 students enrolled. It is a public school in Robstown, TX. CCD year-over-year: 98 (2022-23) → 98 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Petronila El?
The student-teacher ratio at Petronila El is 13.8:1, which is 6% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 12% 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 Petronila El?
66.3% of students at Petronila El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Petronila El?
The largest demographic group at Petronila El is Hispanic or Latino at 81.8% of enrollment, in Robstown, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Petronila El?
Petronila 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 Petronila El rank among schools in Robstown?
By Resource Investment Index, Petronila El ranks #1 of 4 schools in Robstown, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Robstown on the city page.
What other schools are in Bishop Cisd?
Besides Petronila El, Bishop Cisd also operates Bishop H S (533 students), Lillion E Luehrs J H (330 students), and Bishop Pri (258 students). See the Bishop Cisd district page for the complete list.