- Enrollment
- 233
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Post, TX
Post El
Federal NCES profile for Post El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483549004025
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Post El earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Post · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 75.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Post El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Post El ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Post, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-35 students YoY
Post El shrank from 341 students in 2022-23 to 306 in 2023-24 (-10.3%).
Teacher FTE added 23.7 → 24.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-35 students YoY 483549004025 · Post, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
311 enr · 13.5:1 · 75.1% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Post H S (233 students)
Post El shrank from 341 students in 2022-23 to 306 in 2023-24 (-10.3%). Teacher FTE added 23.7 → 24.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Post El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Post El
311 students
- Post H S
Post H S
233 students
- Post Middle
Post Middle
142 students
What this shows Post El reports 311 students on the CCD universe file.
How Post El compares
Post 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 | 13.5:1 | ▼ 8% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.1% | ▲ 21% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 311 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
311
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 40% in Texas - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.7%
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
$13,336
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 311 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 62.7%
White 27.0%
Two or More 6.1%
African American 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 62.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.9, Post El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Post Isd reports $13,336 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Post El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Post H S | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Post Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Post El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 142
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~311 students)
Frequently asked questions about Post El
How many students attend Post El?
Post El has 311 students enrolled. It is a public school in Post, TX. CCD year-over-year: 341 (2022-23) → 306 (2023-24), down 35.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Post El?
The student-teacher ratio at Post El is 13.5:1, which is 8% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 14% 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 Post El?
75.1% of students at Post El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Post El?
The largest demographic group at Post El is Hispanic or Latino at 62.7% of enrollment, in Post, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Post El?
Post El has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Post El rank among public schools in Post?
By Resource Investment Index, Post El ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Post, 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 Post Isd?
Besides Post El, Post Isd also operates Post H S (233 students) and Post Middle (142 students). See the Post Isd district page for the complete list.