- Enrollment
- 275
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Poth, TX
Poth El
Federal NCES profile for Poth El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483555004031
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Poth El earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Texas schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Poth · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12:1
- small classes for Texas
- 33.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Poth El has class sizes smaller than 77% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Poth El ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Poth, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Poth El held near 441 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 38.3 → 37.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 483555004031 · Poth, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
455 enr · 12:1 · 33.8% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Poth H S (275 students)
Poth El held near 441 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 38.3 → 37.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Poth El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Poth El
455 students
- Poth H S
Poth H S
275 students
- Poth J H
Poth J H
232 students
What this shows Poth El reports 455 students on the CCD universe file.
How Poth El compares
Poth 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 | 12:1 | ▼ 18% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.8% | ▼ 45% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 455 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
455
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 23% in Texas - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
7.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,997
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 61.5%
Hispanic or Latino 37.8%
African American 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: White at 61.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.9, Poth El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Poth Isd reports $11,997 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Poth El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poth H S | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Poth J H | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Poth El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 232
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- 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 (~455 students)
Frequently asked questions about Poth El
How many students attend Poth El?
Poth El has 455 students enrolled. It is a public school in Poth, TX. CCD year-over-year: 455 (2022-23) → 441 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Poth El?
The student-teacher ratio at Poth El is 12:1, which is 18% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 24% 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 Poth El?
33.8% of students at Poth El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Poth El?
The largest demographic group at Poth El is White at 61.5% of enrollment, in Poth, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Poth El?
Poth 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 Poth El rank among public schools in Poth?
By Resource Investment Index, Poth El ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Poth, 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 Poth Isd?
Besides Poth El, Poth Isd also operates Poth H S (275 students) and Poth J H (232 students). See the Poth Isd district page for the complete list.