- Enrollment
- 72
- Students per teacher
- 5.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ranger, TX
Ranger El
Federal NCES profile for Ranger El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483648006602
👥 S:T ratio 66
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ranger El earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Ranger · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.4:1
- small classes for Texas
- 75.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Ranger El has class sizes smaller than 95% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ranger El ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Ranger, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Ranger El shrank from 157 students in 2022-23 to 143 in 2023-24 (-8.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 18.7 → 16.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-14 students YoY 483648006602 · Ranger, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
151 enr · 8.4:1 · 75.2% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Ranger H S (72 students)
Ranger El shrank from 157 students in 2022-23 to 143 in 2023-24 (-8.9%). Teacher FTE lost 18.7 → 16.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Ranger El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Ranger El
151 students
- Ranger H S
Ranger H S
72 students
- Ranger Middle
Ranger Middle
65 students
What this shows Ranger El reports 151 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ranger El compares
Ranger El is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.4:1 | ▼ 43% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.2% | ▲ 21% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 151 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.4:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
151
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
8.4:1
students per teacher
- 43% below state mean
Top 5% in Texas - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.2%
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
$18,368
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.5%
Hispanic or Latino 25.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Two or More 0.7%
Largest group: White at 73.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.6, Ranger El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ranger Isd reports $18,368 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ranger El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ranger H S | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ranger Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ranger El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 65
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~151 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ranger El
How many students attend Ranger El?
Ranger El has 151 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ranger, TX. CCD year-over-year: 157 (2022-23) → 143 (2023-24), down 14.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ranger El?
The student-teacher ratio at Ranger El is 8.4:1, which is 43% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 46% 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 Ranger El?
75.2% of students at Ranger El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ranger El?
The largest demographic group at Ranger El is White at 73.5% of enrollment, in Ranger, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ranger El?
Ranger El has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ranger El rank among public schools in Ranger?
By Resource Investment Index, Ranger El ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Ranger, 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 Ranger Isd?
Besides Ranger El, Ranger Isd also operates Ranger H S (72 students) and Ranger Middle (65 students). See the Ranger Isd district page for the complete list.