- Enrollment
- 2,057
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · San Benito, TX
Roberts El
Federal NCES profile for Roberts El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483879004425
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Roberts El earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #12 of 20
- schools in San Benito · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 96.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Roberts El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Roberts El ranks #12 of 20 schools in San Benito, TX.
School address
District: San Benito Cisd · Texas
NCES ID 483879004425 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Roberts El held near 306 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 20.0 → 19.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 483879004425 · San Benito, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
303 enr · 15.2:1 · 96.6% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: San Benito H S (2,057 students)
Roberts El held near 306 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 20.0 → 19.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Roberts El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- San Benito H S
San Benito H S
2,057 students
- Berta Cabaza M 695
Berta Cabaza Middle
695 students
- San Benito Vet 645
San Benito Veterans Memorial Academy
645 students
- Cash El 611
Cash El
611 students
- San Benito Riv 558
San Benito Riverside Middle
558 students
- This school 303
Roberts El
303 students
What this shows Roberts El reports 303 students on the CCD universe file.
How Roberts El compares
Roberts 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 | 15.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 96.6% | ▲ 56% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 303 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
303
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
96.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 62% in Texas - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
38.9%
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
$13,444
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 303 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 97.7%
White 2.0%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 97.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 4.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 4.5, Roberts El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for San Benito Cisd reports $13,444 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Roberts El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Benito H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Berta Cabaza Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| San Benito Veterans Memorial Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cash El | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| San Benito Riverside Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Roberts El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 645
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 611
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 558
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~303 students)
Frequently asked questions about Roberts El
How many students attend Roberts El?
Roberts El has 303 students enrolled. It is a public school in San Benito, TX. CCD year-over-year: 320 (2022-23) → 306 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Roberts El?
The student-teacher ratio at Roberts El is 15.2:1, which is 3% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Roberts El?
96.6% of students at Roberts El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Roberts El?
The largest demographic group at Roberts El is Hispanic or Latino at 97.7% of enrollment, in San Benito, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Roberts El?
Roberts El has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Roberts El rank among schools in San Benito?
By Resource Investment Index, Roberts El ranks #12 of 20 schools in San Benito, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in San Benito on the city page.
What other schools are in San Benito Cisd?
Besides Roberts El, San Benito Cisd also operates San Benito H S (2,057 students), Berta Cabaza Middle (695 students), and San Benito Veterans Memorial Academy (645 students). See the San Benito Cisd district page for the complete list.