- Enrollment
- 2,447
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Del Rio, TX
Ruben Chavira El
Federal NCES profile for Ruben Chavira El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 483890006172
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ruben Chavira El earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #3 of 6
- elementary schools in Del Rio · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.8:1
- large classes for Texas
- 89.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Ruben Chavira El has class sizes larger than 89% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ruben Chavira El ranks #3 of 6 elementary schools in Del Rio, TX.
School address
District: San Felipe-Del Rio Cisd · Texas
NCES ID 483890006172 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+77 students YoY
Ruben Chavira El grew from 505 students in 2022-23 to 582 in 2023-24 (+15.2%).
Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 35.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+77 students YoY 483890006172 · Del Rio, TX Elementary · MID · TRAD
563 enr · 18.8:1 · 89.1% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Del Rio H S (2,447 students)
Ruben Chavira El grew from 505 students in 2022-23 to 582 in 2023-24 (+15.2%). Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 35.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Ruben Chavira El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Del Rio H S
Del Rio H S
2,447 students
- Del Rio Middle
Del Rio Middle
1,347 students
- San Felipe Mem 671
San Felipe Memorial Middle
671 students
- Garfield El 635
Garfield El
635 students
- Dr Fermin Cald 623
Dr Fermin Calderon El
623 students
- This school 563
Ruben Chavira El
563 students
What this shows Ruben Chavira El reports 563 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ruben Chavira El compares
Ruben Chavira 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 | 18.8:1 | ▲ 28% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.1% | ▲ 44% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 563 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.8:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
563
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
89.1%
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
18.8:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 89% in Texas - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
41.6%
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
$12,076
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 282 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 97.7%
White 2.1%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 97.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 4.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 4.5, Ruben Chavira El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for San Felipe-Del Rio Cisd reports $12,076 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ruben Chavira El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Del Rio H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Del Rio Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| San Felipe Memorial Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Garfield El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dr Fermin Calderon El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ruben Chavira El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,347
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 671
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 635
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 623
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~563 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ruben Chavira El
How many students attend Ruben Chavira El?
Ruben Chavira El has 563 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Del Rio, TX. CCD year-over-year: 505 (2022-23) → 582 (2023-24), up 77.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ruben Chavira El?
The student-teacher ratio at Ruben Chavira El is 18.8:1, which is 28% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ruben Chavira El?
89.1% of students at Ruben Chavira El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ruben Chavira El?
The largest demographic group at Ruben Chavira El is Hispanic or Latino at 97.7% of enrollment, in Del Rio, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ruben Chavira El?
Ruben Chavira El has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Ruben Chavira El rank among elementary schools in Del Rio?
By Resource Investment Index, Ruben Chavira El ranks #3 of 6 elementary schools in Del Rio, 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 Del Rio on the city page.
What other schools are in San Felipe-Del Rio Cisd?
Besides Ruben Chavira El, San Felipe-Del Rio Cisd also operates Del Rio H S (2,447 students), Del Rio Middle (1,347 students), and San Felipe Memorial Middle (671 students). See the San Felipe-Del Rio Cisd district page for the complete list.