- Enrollment
- 1,721
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Roma, TX
Rt Barrera El
Federal NCES profile for Rt Barrera El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483774005782
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rt Barrera El earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #3 of 6
- schools in Roma · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.4:1
- large classes for Texas
- 89.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Rt Barrera El has class sizes larger than 83% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rt Barrera El ranks #3 of 6 schools in Roma, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Rt Barrera El held near 354 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 24.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 483774005782 · Roma, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
400 enr · 17.4:1 · 89.3% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Roma H S (1,721 students)
Rt Barrera El held near 354 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 24.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Rt Barrera 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
- Roel a & Celia 526
Roel a & Celia R Saenz El
526 students
- This school 400
Rt Barrera El
400 students
What this shows Rt Barrera El reports 400 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rt Barrera El compares
Rt Barrera 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 | 17.4:1 | ▲ 18% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.3% | ▲ 44% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 400 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
400
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
89.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% 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
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 83% in Texas - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.8%
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 400 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 99.5%
White 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 99.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 1.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 1.0, Rt Barrera 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 Rt Barrera El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roma H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Roma Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ramiro Barrera Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Florence J Scott El | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Roel a & Celia R Saenz El | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rt Barrera 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
- 526
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- 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 (~400 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rt Barrera El
How many students attend Rt Barrera El?
Rt Barrera El has 400 students enrolled. It is a public school in Roma, TX. CCD year-over-year: 354 (2022-23) → 354 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rt Barrera El?
The student-teacher ratio at Rt Barrera El is 17.4:1, which is 18% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rt Barrera El?
89.3% of students at Rt Barrera El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rt Barrera El?
The largest demographic group at Rt Barrera El is Hispanic or Latino at 99.5% of enrollment, in Roma, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rt Barrera El?
Rt Barrera El has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Rt Barrera El rank among schools in Roma?
By Resource Investment Index, Rt Barrera El ranks #3 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 Rt Barrera 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.