- Enrollment
- 2,371
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · San Marcos, TX
Rodriguez El
Federal NCES profile for Rodriguez El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 483897013738
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rodriguez El earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #4 of 8
- elementary schools in San Marcos · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 77.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Rodriguez El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rodriguez El ranks #4 of 8 elementary schools in San Marcos, TX.
School address
District: San Marcos Cisd · Texas
NCES ID 483897013738 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-62 students YoY
Rodriguez El shrank from 498 students in 2022-23 to 436 in 2023-24 (-12.4%).
Teacher FTE added 34.8 → 38.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-62 students YoY 483897013738 · San Marcos, TX Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
445 enr · 13.1:1 · 77.9% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: San Marcos H S (2,371 students)
Rodriguez El shrank from 498 students in 2022-23 to 436 in 2023-24 (-12.4%). Teacher FTE added 34.8 → 38.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Rodriguez El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- San Marcos H S
San Marcos H S
2,371 students
- Miller Middle 896
Miller Middle
896 students
- Goodnight Midd 884
Goodnight Middle
884 students
- Dezavala El 584
Dezavala El
584 students
- Bowie El 580
Bowie El
580 students
- This school 445
Rodriguez El
445 students
What this shows Rodriguez El reports 445 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rodriguez El compares
Rodriguez 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 11% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.9% | ▲ 26% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 445 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
445
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 35% in Texas - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
34.4%
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
$12,760
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 445 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 75.1%
White 15.1%
African American 4.7%
Two or More 2.9%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 75.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.0, Rodriguez El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for San Marcos Cisd reports $12,760 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rodriguez El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Marcos H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Miller Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Goodnight Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dezavala El | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bowie El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rodriguez El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 896
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 884
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 584
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 580
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~445 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rodriguez El
How many students attend Rodriguez El?
Rodriguez El has 445 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in San Marcos, TX. CCD year-over-year: 498 (2022-23) → 436 (2023-24), down 62.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rodriguez El?
The student-teacher ratio at Rodriguez El is 13.1:1, which is 11% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 17% 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 Rodriguez El?
77.9% of students at Rodriguez El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rodriguez El?
The largest demographic group at Rodriguez El is Hispanic or Latino at 75.1% of enrollment, in San Marcos, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rodriguez El?
Rodriguez El has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Rodriguez El rank among elementary schools in San Marcos?
By Resource Investment Index, Rodriguez El ranks #4 of 8 elementary schools in San Marcos, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in San Marcos on the city page.
What other schools are in San Marcos Cisd?
Besides Rodriguez El, San Marcos Cisd also operates San Marcos H S (2,371 students), Miller Middle (896 students), and Goodnight Middle (884 students). See the San Marcos Cisd district page for the complete list.