- Enrollment
- 1,721
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Roma, TX
Roel a & Celia R Saenz El
Federal NCES profile for Roel a & Celia R Saenz El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483774011414
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Roel a & Celia R Saenz El earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #5 of 6
- schools in Roma · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- students per teacher
- 94.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Roel a & Celia R Saenz El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Roel a & Celia R Saenz El ranks #5 of 6 schools in Roma, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-37 students YoY
Roel a & Celia R Saenz El shrank from 552 students in 2022-23 to 515 in 2023-24 (-6.7%).
Teacher FTE added 34.2 → 39.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-37 students YoY 483774011414 · Roma, TX Other · MID · TRAD
526 enr · 15.5:1 · 94.0% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Roma H S (1,721 students)
Roel a & Celia R Saenz El shrank from 552 students in 2022-23 to 515 in 2023-24 (-6.7%). Teacher FTE added 34.2 → 39.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Roel a & Celia R Saenz El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Roma H S
Roma H S
1,721 students
- Roma Middle
Roma Middle
776 students
- Ramiro Barrera 564
Ramiro Barrera Middle
564 students
- Florence J Sco 550
Florence J Scott El
550 students
- This school 526
Roel a & Celia R Saenz El
526 students
- Emma Vera El 504
Emma Vera El
504 students
What this shows Roel a & Celia R Saenz El reports 526 students on the CCD universe file.
How Roel a & Celia R Saenz El compares
Roel a & Celia R Saenz 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 | 15.5:1 | ▲ 5% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 94.0% | ▲ 52% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 526 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
526
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
94.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% 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
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 65% in Texas - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$15,298
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 526 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 99.2%
White 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 99.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 1.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 1.6, Roel a & Celia R Saenz El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Roma Isd reports $15,298 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Roel a & Celia R Saenz El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roma H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Roma Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ramiro Barrera Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Florence J Scott El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Emma Vera El | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Roel a & Celia R Saenz El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 776
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 564
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 550
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~526 students)
Frequently asked questions about Roel a & Celia R Saenz El
How many students attend Roel a & Celia R Saenz El?
Roel a & Celia R Saenz El has 526 students enrolled. It is a public school in Roma, TX. CCD year-over-year: 552 (2022-23) → 515 (2023-24), down 37.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Roel a & Celia R Saenz El?
The student-teacher ratio at Roel a & Celia R Saenz El is 15.5:1, which is 5% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Roel a & Celia R Saenz El?
94.0% of students at Roel a & Celia R Saenz El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Roel a & Celia R Saenz El?
The largest demographic group at Roel a & Celia R Saenz El is Hispanic or Latino at 99.2% of enrollment, in Roma, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Roel a & Celia R Saenz El?
Roel a & Celia R Saenz El has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Roel a & Celia R Saenz El rank among schools in Roma?
By Resource Investment Index, Roel a & Celia R Saenz El ranks #5 of 6 schools in Roma, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Roma on the city page.
What other schools are in Roma Isd?
Besides Roel a & Celia R Saenz El, Roma Isd also operates Roma H S (1,721 students), Roma Middle (776 students), and Ramiro Barrera Middle (564 students). See the Roma Isd district page for the complete list.