- Enrollment
- 2,757
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mesquite, TX
Rugel El
Federal NCES profile for Rugel El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 483039003415
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rugel El earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Texas schools.
- #15 of 48
- public schools in Mesquite · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.9:1
- small classes for Texas
- 77.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Rugel El has class sizes smaller than 77% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rugel El ranks #15 of 48 public schools in Mesquite, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-50 students YoY
Rugel El shrank from 331 students in 2022-23 to 281 in 2023-24 (-15.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 23.9 → 22.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-50 students YoY 483039003415 · Mesquite, TX Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
273 enr · 11.9:1 · 77.6% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Horn H S (2,757 students)
Rugel El shrank from 331 students in 2022-23 to 281 in 2023-24 (-15.1%). Teacher FTE lost 23.9 → 22.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Rugel El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Horn H S
Horn H S
2,757 students
- Mesquite H S
Mesquite H S
2,294 students
- North Mesquite
North Mesquite H S
2,099 students
- West Mesquite
West Mesquite H S
1,997 students
- Vroonland - Va
Vroonland - Vanguard H S
1,605 students
- This school 273
Rugel El
273 students
What this shows Rugel El reports 273 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rugel El compares
Rugel 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 | 11.9:1 | ▼ 19% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.6% | ▲ 25% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 273 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
273
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 23% in Texas - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
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
$12,223
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 273 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
28
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 54.9%
African American 30.0%
White 9.9%
Two or More 4.4%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 54.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.7, Rugel El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mesquite Isd reports $12,223 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rugel El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horn H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mesquite H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Mesquite H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Mesquite H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vroonland - Vanguard H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rugel El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,294
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,099
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,997
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,605
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~273 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rugel El
How many students attend Rugel El?
Rugel El has 273 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mesquite, TX. CCD year-over-year: 331 (2022-23) → 281 (2023-24), down 50.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rugel El?
The student-teacher ratio at Rugel El is 11.9:1, which is 19% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 24% 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 Rugel El?
77.6% of students at Rugel El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rugel El?
The largest demographic group at Rugel El is Hispanic or Latino at 54.9% of enrollment, in Mesquite, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rugel El?
Rugel El has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Rugel El rank among public schools in Mesquite?
By Resource Investment Index, Rugel El ranks #15 of 48 public schools in Mesquite, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Mesquite on the city page.
What other schools are in Mesquite Isd?
Besides Rugel El, Mesquite Isd also operates Horn H S (2,757 students), Mesquite H S (2,294 students), and North Mesquite H S (2,099 students). See the Mesquite Isd district page for the complete list.