- Enrollment
- 1,163
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Decatur, TX
Rann El
Federal NCES profile for Rann El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481650001406
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 6
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rann El earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Decatur · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.4:1
- small classes for Texas
- 55.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Rann El has class sizes smaller than 73% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rann El ranks #1 of 3 schools in Decatur, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-47 students YoY
Rann El shrank from 549 students in 2022-23 to 502 in 2023-24 (-8.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 38.8 → 38.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-47 students YoY 481650001406 · Decatur, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
471 enr · 12.4:1 · 55.9% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Decatur H S (1,163 students)
Rann El shrank from 549 students in 2022-23 to 502 in 2023-24 (-8.6%). Teacher FTE lost 38.8 → 38.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Rann El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Decatur H S
Decatur H S
1,163 students
- Mccarroll Midd
Mccarroll Middle
838 students
- Carson El
Carson El
489 students
- This school
Rann El
471 students
- Young El 445
Young El
445 students
- Stem Academy a 380
Stem Academy at Enis El
380 students
What this shows Rann El reports 471 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rann El compares
Rann 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 | 12.4:1 | ▼ 16% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.9% | ▼ 10% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 471 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
471
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 27% in Texas - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
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
$11,241
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 471 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 60.5%
White 35.5%
Two or More 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 60.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.7, Rann El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Decatur Isd reports $11,241 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rann El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Decatur H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mccarroll Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carson El | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Young El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stem Academy at Enis El | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rann El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 838
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 489
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 380
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~471 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rann El
How many students attend Rann El?
Rann El has 471 students enrolled. It is a public school in Decatur, TX. CCD year-over-year: 549 (2022-23) → 502 (2023-24), down 47.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rann El?
The student-teacher ratio at Rann El is 12.4:1, which is 16% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 21% 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 Rann El?
55.9% of students at Rann El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rann El?
The largest demographic group at Rann El is Hispanic or Latino at 60.5% of enrollment, in Decatur, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rann El?
Rann El has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Rann El rank among schools in Decatur?
By Resource Investment Index, Rann El ranks #1 of 3 schools in Decatur, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Decatur on the city page.
What other schools are in Decatur Isd?
Besides Rann El, Decatur Isd also operates Decatur H S (1,163 students), Mccarroll Middle (838 students), and Carson El (489 students). See the Decatur Isd district page for the complete list.