- Enrollment
- 535
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mexia, TX
R Q Sims Int
Federal NCES profile for R Q Sims Int, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 483042006302
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
R Q Sims Int earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Mexia · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 83.2%
- free-lunch eligible
R Q Sims Int has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, R Q Sims Int ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Mexia, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
R Q Sims Int held near 387 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 33.3 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 483042006302 · Mexia, TX Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
428 enr · 13:1 · 83.2% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Mexia H S (535 students)
R Q Sims Int held near 387 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 33.3 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
R Q Sims Int in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mexia H S
Mexia H S
535 students
- A B Mcbay El
A B Mcbay El
498 students
- This school
R Q Sims Int
428 students
- Mexia J H
Mexia J H
367 students
- Developmental 18
Developmental Ctr
18 students
What this shows R Q Sims Int reports 428 students on the CCD universe file.
How R Q Sims Int compares
R Q Sims Int 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 | 13:1 | ▼ 12% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.2% | ▲ 34% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 428 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
428
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
13:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 34% in Texas - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.3%
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
$13,723
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 428 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
40
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 56.1%
African American 21.7%
White 16.6%
Two or More 4.0%
Asian 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 56.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.9, R Q Sims Int is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mexia Isd reports $13,723 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How R Q Sims Int Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mexia H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| A B Mcbay El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mexia J H | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Developmental Ctr | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to R Q Sims Int's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 498
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 367
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 18
- Students per teacher
- 3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~428 students)
Frequently asked questions about R Q Sims Int
How many students attend R Q Sims Int?
R Q Sims Int has 428 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mexia, TX. CCD year-over-year: 386 (2022-23) → 387 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at R Q Sims Int?
The student-teacher ratio at R Q Sims Int is 13:1, which is 12% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 17% 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 R Q Sims Int?
83.2% of students at R Q Sims Int are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of R Q Sims Int?
The largest demographic group at R Q Sims Int is Hispanic or Latino at 56.1% of enrollment, in Mexia, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for R Q Sims Int?
R Q Sims Int 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 R Q Sims Int rank among public schools in Mexia?
By Resource Investment Index, R Q Sims Int ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Mexia, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Mexia on the city page.
What other schools are in Mexia Isd?
Besides R Q Sims Int, Mexia Isd also operates Mexia H S (535 students), A B Mcbay El (498 students), and Mexia J H (367 students). See the Mexia Isd district page for the complete list.