- Enrollment
- 222
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Refugio, TX
Refugio El
Federal NCES profile for Refugio El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483678004112
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Refugio El earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Refugio · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 67.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Refugio El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Refugio El ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Refugio, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Refugio El grew from 299 students in 2022-23 to 316 in 2023-24 (+5.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 22.7 → 22.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+17 students YoY 483678004112 · Refugio, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
300 enr · 13.6:1 · 67.6% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Refugio H S (222 students)
Refugio El grew from 299 students in 2022-23 to 316 in 2023-24 (+5.7%). Teacher FTE lost 22.7 → 22.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Refugio El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Refugio El
300 students
- Refugio H S
Refugio H S
222 students
- Refugio J H
Refugio J H
134 students
What this shows Refugio El reports 300 students on the CCD universe file.
How Refugio El compares
Refugio El is a growing 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 | 13.6:1 | ▼ 7% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.6% | ▲ 9% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 300 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
300
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 42% in Texas - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$20,309
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 300 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
33
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 76.7%
White 14.7%
African American 5.0%
Two or More 2.7%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 76.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.7, Refugio El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Refugio Isd reports $20,309 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Refugio El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Refugio H S | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Refugio J H | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Refugio El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 134
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
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 (~300 students)
Frequently asked questions about Refugio El
How many students attend Refugio El?
Refugio El has 300 students enrolled. It is a public school in Refugio, TX. CCD year-over-year: 299 (2022-23) → 316 (2023-24), up 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Refugio El?
The student-teacher ratio at Refugio El is 13.6:1, which is 7% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 13% 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 Refugio El?
67.6% of students at Refugio El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Refugio El?
The largest demographic group at Refugio El is Hispanic or Latino at 76.7% of enrollment, in Refugio, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Refugio El?
Refugio El has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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 Refugio El rank among public schools in Refugio?
By Resource Investment Index, Refugio El ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Refugio, 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 Refugio Isd?
Besides Refugio El, Refugio Isd also operates Refugio H S (222 students) and Refugio J H (134 students). See the Refugio Isd district page for the complete list.