Enrollment
125
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · El Paso, TX
Premier High School-El Paso Eastpointe
Federal NCES profile for Premier High School-El Paso Eastpointe, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 480020713288Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 38
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Premier High School-El Paso Eastpointe earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #40 of 42
- high schools in El Paso · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 82.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Premier High School-El Paso Eastpointe has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Premier High School-El Paso Eastpointe ranks #40 of 42 high schools in El Paso, TX.
School address
District: Premier High Schools · Texas
NCES ID 480020713288 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.6:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
82.6%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Premier High School-El Paso Eastpointe compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Premier High School-El Paso Eastpointe
Premier High School-El Paso Eastpointe is a high-poverty, small charter high school in El Paso, Texas, enrolling 125 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 82.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 125 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 97% of the 8,960 Texas schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 255 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #229, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (96% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 8/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 53.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Premier High Schools spends $7,049 per pupil, 48% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Premier High Schools also operates Premier H S Online (2,728 students) and Premier H S of Amarillo (250 students) alongside Premier High School-El Paso Eastpointe.
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 Premier High School-El Paso Eastpointe compares
Premier High School-El Paso Eastpointe on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.6:1 | ▲ 6% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.6% | ▲ 33% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 125 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
125
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
82.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 67% in Texas - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
53.6%
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
$7,049
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
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 96.0%
White 3.2%
African American 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 96.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.7, Premier High School-El Paso Eastpointe is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Premier High Schools, which includes Premier High School-El Paso Eastpointe.
$7,049
Per student
-48%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-58%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 0.3%
State 98.4%
Federal 1.3%
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 Premier High School-El Paso Eastpointe Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premier H S Online | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Premier H S of Amarillo | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Premier H S - San Angelo | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Premier H S of Mission | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Premier H S of Abilene | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Premier High School-El Paso Eastpointe's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,728
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 250
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 180
- Students per teacher
- 45:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 178
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 176
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
Similar high 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 (~125 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Premier High School-El Paso Eastpointe
How many students attend Premier High School-El Paso Eastpointe?
Premier High School-El Paso Eastpointe has 125 students enrolled. It is a high school in El Paso, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Premier High School-El Paso Eastpointe?
The student-teacher ratio at Premier High School-El Paso Eastpointe is 15.6:1, which is 6% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Premier High School-El Paso Eastpointe?
82.6% of students at Premier High School-El Paso Eastpointe are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Premier High School-El Paso Eastpointe?
The largest demographic group at Premier High School-El Paso Eastpointe is Hispanic or Latino at 96.0% of enrollment, in El Paso, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Premier High School-El Paso Eastpointe?
Premier High School-El Paso Eastpointe has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Premier High School-El Paso Eastpointe rank among high schools in El Paso?
By Resource Investment Index, Premier High School-El Paso Eastpointe ranks #40 of 42 high schools in El Paso, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in El Paso on the city page.
Is Premier High School-El Paso Eastpointe a good school?
Premier High School-El Paso Eastpointe earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. 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 Premier High Schools?
Besides Premier High School-El Paso Eastpointe, Premier High Schools also operates Premier H S Online (2,728 students), Premier H S of Amarillo (250 students), and Premier H S - San Angelo (180 students). See the Premier High Schools district page for the complete list.
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