Enrollment
627
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Randolph a F B, TX
Randolph El
Federal NCES profile for Randolph El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483645004087
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Randolph El earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Randolph a F B · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.7:1
- students per teacher
- 3.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Randolph El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Randolph El ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Randolph a F B, TX.
School address
District: Randolph Field Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483645004087 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.7:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
3.8%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-94% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Randolph El compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Randolph El
Randolph El is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Randolph a F B, Texas, enrolling 627 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 3.8% free-meal eligibility runs 94% below the Texas average.
Enrollment of 627 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 92% of the 8,960 Texas schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 338 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #16, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (39%) and Hispanic or Latino (32%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 209 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
10.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 46.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Randolph Field Isd also operates Randolph H S (464 students) and Randolph Middle (336 students) alongside Randolph El.
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 Randolph El compares
Randolph El on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.7:1 | ▲ 7% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 3.8% | ▼ 94% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 627 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
627
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
3.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 94% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 68% in Texas - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.4%
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
$13,114
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 209 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
57
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.3 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
White 39.1%
Hispanic or Latino 32.1%
African American 14.0%
Two or More 12.3%
Asian 2.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 39.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.9, Randolph El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Randolph Field Isd, which includes Randolph El.
$13,114
Per student
-4%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 2.4%
State 51.3%
Federal 46.3%
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 Randolph El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Randolph H S | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Randolph Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Randolph El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 464
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
- Enrollment
- 336
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
Similar other 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 (~627 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Randolph El
How many students attend Randolph El?
Randolph El has 627 students enrolled. It is a public school in Randolph a F B, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Randolph El?
The student-teacher ratio at Randolph El is 15.7:1, which is 7% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Randolph El?
3.8% of students at Randolph El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Randolph El?
The largest demographic group at Randolph El is White at 39.1% of enrollment, in Randolph a F B, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Randolph El?
Randolph El has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Randolph El rank among public schools in Randolph a F B?
By Resource Investment Index, Randolph El ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Randolph a F B, 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 Randolph a F B on the city page.
Is Randolph El a good school?
Randolph El earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more 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 Randolph Field Isd?
Besides Randolph El, Randolph Field Isd also operates Randolph H S (464 students) and Randolph Middle (336 students). See the Randolph Field Isd district page for the complete list.
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