- Enrollment
- 1,469
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · El Paso, TX
Red Sands El
Federal NCES profile for Red Sands El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481443006080
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Red Sands El earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #57 of 129
- schools in El Paso · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 86.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Red Sands El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Red Sands El ranks #57 of 129 schools in El Paso, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Red Sands El held near 573 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 43.5 → 41.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 481443006080 · El Paso, TX Other · MID · TRAD
572 enr · 13.3:1 · 86.0% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Horizon H S (1,469 students)
Red Sands El held near 573 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 43.5 → 41.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Red Sands El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Horizon H S
Horizon H S
1,469 students
- Frank Macias E
Frank Macias El
975 students
- Wm David Surra
Wm David Surratt El
939 students
- Desert Hills E
Desert Hills El
928 students
- Mountain View
Mountain View H S
775 students
- This school 572
Red Sands El
572 students
What this shows Red Sands El reports 572 students on the CCD universe file.
How Red Sands El compares
Red Sands 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.0% | ▲ 39% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 572 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
572
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
86.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 38% in Texas - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.0%
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
$13,785
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 572 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 95.1%
White 3.7%
Two or More 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 95.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.4, Red Sands El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Clint Isd reports $13,785 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Red Sands El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horizon H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Frank Macias El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wm David Surratt El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Desert Hills El | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mountain View H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Red Sands El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 975
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 939
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 928
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 775
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~572 students)
Frequently asked questions about Red Sands El
How many students attend Red Sands El?
Red Sands El has 572 students enrolled. It is a public school in El Paso, TX. CCD year-over-year: 587 (2022-23) → 573 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Red Sands El?
The student-teacher ratio at Red Sands El is 13.3:1, which is 10% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 15% 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 Sands El?
86.0% of students at Red Sands El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Red Sands El?
The largest demographic group at Red Sands El is Hispanic or Latino at 95.1% of enrollment, in El Paso, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Red Sands El?
Red Sands 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 Sands El rank among schools in El Paso?
By Resource Investment Index, Red Sands El ranks #57 of 129 schools in El Paso, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in El Paso on the city page.
What other schools are in Clint Isd?
Besides Red Sands El, Clint Isd also operates Horizon H S (1,469 students), Frank Macias El (975 students), and Wm David Surratt El (939 students). See the Clint Isd district page for the complete list.