- Enrollment
- 2,297
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Red Oak, TX
Red Oak El
Federal NCES profile for Red Oak El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483666004105
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 2
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Red Oak El earns 39/100 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
- schools in Red Oak · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 59.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Red Oak El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Red Oak El ranks #3 of 3 schools in Red Oak, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Red Oak El held near 523 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 34.2 → 37.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 483666004105 · Red Oak, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
491 enr · 14.4:1 · 59.1% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Red Oak H S (2,297 students)
Red Oak El held near 523 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 34.2 → 37.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Red Oak El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Red Oak H S
Red Oak H S
2,297 students
- Red Oak Middle
Red Oak Middle
1,488 students
- Russell P Schu 756
Russell P Schupmann El
756 students
- Shields El 625
Shields El
625 students
- Eastridge El 530
Eastridge El
530 students
- This school 491
Red Oak El
491 students
What this shows Red Oak El reports 491 students on the CCD universe file.
How Red Oak El compares
Red Oak 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 | 14.4:1 | ▼ 2% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.1% | ▼ 5% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 491 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
491
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 52% in Texas - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.0%
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
$10,825
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 491 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 40.7%
Hispanic or Latino 37.7%
White 16.5%
Two or More 3.3%
Asian 1.8%
Largest group: African American at 40.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.4, Red Oak El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Red Oak Isd reports $10,825 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Red Oak El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Oak H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Red Oak Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Russell P Schupmann El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shields El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eastridge El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Red Oak El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,488
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 756
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 625
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 530
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~491 students)
Frequently asked questions about Red Oak El
How many students attend Red Oak El?
Red Oak El has 491 students enrolled. It is a public school in Red Oak, TX. CCD year-over-year: 528 (2022-23) → 523 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Red Oak El?
The student-teacher ratio at Red Oak El is 14.4:1, which is 2% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 8% 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 Red Oak El?
59.1% of students at Red Oak El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Red Oak El?
The largest demographic group at Red Oak El is African American at 40.7% of enrollment, in Red Oak, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Red Oak El?
Red Oak El has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Red Oak El rank among schools in Red Oak?
By Resource Investment Index, Red Oak El ranks #3 of 3 schools in Red Oak, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Red Oak on the city page.
What other schools are in Red Oak Isd?
Besides Red Oak El, Red Oak Isd also operates Red Oak H S (2,297 students), Red Oak Middle (1,488 students), and Russell P Schupmann El (756 students). See the Red Oak Isd district page for the complete list.