- Enrollment
- 113
- Students per teacher
- 7.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ralls, TX
Ralls El
Federal NCES profile for Ralls El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483639004083
👥 S:T ratio 70
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ralls El earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Texas schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Ralls · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 7.5:1
- small classes for Texas
- 83.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Ralls El has class sizes smaller than 96% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ralls El ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Ralls, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Ralls El held near 189 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 22.0 → 20.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 483639004083 · Ralls, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
165 enr · 7.5:1 · 83.3% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Ralls H S (113 students)
Ralls El held near 189 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 22.0 → 20.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Ralls El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Ralls El
165 students
- Ralls H S
Ralls H S
113 students
- Ralls Middle
Ralls Middle
90 students
What this shows Ralls El reports 165 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ralls El compares
Ralls 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 | 7.5:1 | ▼ 49% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.3% | ▲ 35% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 165 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.5:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
165
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
7.5:1
students per teacher
- 49% below state mean
Top 4% in Texas - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
40.0%
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
$15,740
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 82.4%
White 16.4%
African American 1.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 82.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.4, Ralls El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ralls Isd reports $15,740 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ralls El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ralls H S | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ralls Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ralls El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 90
- Students per teacher
- 8.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~165 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ralls El
How many students attend Ralls El?
Ralls El has 165 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ralls, TX. CCD year-over-year: 192 (2022-23) → 189 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ralls El?
The student-teacher ratio at Ralls El is 7.5:1, which is 49% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 52% 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 Ralls El?
83.3% of students at Ralls El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ralls El?
The largest demographic group at Ralls El is Hispanic or Latino at 82.4% of enrollment, in Ralls, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ralls El?
Ralls El has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Ralls El rank among public schools in Ralls?
By Resource Investment Index, Ralls El ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Ralls, 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 Ralls Isd?
Besides Ralls El, Ralls Isd also operates Ralls H S (113 students) and Ralls Middle (90 students). See the Ralls Isd district page for the complete list.