- Enrollment
- 346
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Quitman, TX
Quitman El
Federal NCES profile for Quitman El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483630004077
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Quitman El earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Quitman · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 59.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Quitman El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Quitman El ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Quitman, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Quitman El held near 586 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 41.9 → 41.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 483630004077 · Quitman, TX Other · MID · TRAD
580 enr · 14.1:1 · 59.0% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Quitman H S (346 students)
Quitman El held near 586 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE held 41.9 → 41.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Quitman El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Quitman El
580 students
- Quitman H S
Quitman H S
346 students
- Quitman J H
Quitman J H
282 students
What this shows Quitman El reports 580 students on the CCD universe file.
How Quitman El compares
Quitman 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 | 14.1:1 | ▼ 4% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.0% | ▼ 5% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 580 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
580
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 49% in Texas - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.8%
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
$12,565
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 580 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.1%
Hispanic or Latino 15.7%
Two or More 4.7%
African American 2.2%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 77.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.8, Quitman El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Quitman Isd reports $12,565 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Quitman El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quitman H S | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Quitman J H | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Quitman El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 282
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- 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 (~580 students)
Frequently asked questions about Quitman El
How many students attend Quitman El?
Quitman El has 580 students enrolled. It is a public school in Quitman, TX. CCD year-over-year: 581 (2022-23) → 586 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Quitman El?
The student-teacher ratio at Quitman El is 14.1:1, which is 4% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 10% 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 Quitman El?
59.0% of students at Quitman El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Quitman El?
The largest demographic group at Quitman El is White at 77.1% of enrollment, in Quitman, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Quitman El?
Quitman El has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Quitman El rank among public schools in Quitman?
By Resource Investment Index, Quitman El ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Quitman, 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 Quitman Isd?
Besides Quitman El, Quitman Isd also operates Quitman H S (346 students) and Quitman J H (282 students). See the Quitman Isd district page for the complete list.