- Enrollment
- 224
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sabinal, TX
Sabinal El
Federal NCES profile for Sabinal El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483843006780
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sabinal El earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Sabinal · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 85.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Sabinal El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sabinal El ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Sabinal, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Sabinal El grew from 234 students in 2022-23 to 256 in 2023-24 (+9.4%).
Teacher FTE held 17.9 → 17.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+22 students YoY 483843006780 · Sabinal, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
238 enr · 14:1 · 85.5% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Sabinal Secondary (224 students)
Sabinal El grew from 234 students in 2022-23 to 256 in 2023-24 (+9.4%). Teacher FTE held 17.9 → 17.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Sabinal El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Sabinal El
238 students
- Sabinal Second
Sabinal Secondary
224 students
- Sabinal Second 62
Sabinal Secondary
62 students
What this shows Sabinal El reports 238 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sabinal El compares
Sabinal 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 | 14:1 | ▼ 5% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.5% | ▲ 38% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 238 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
238
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
14:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 47% in Texas - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.6%
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
$19,395
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 238 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
23
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 89.5%
White 9.2%
Two or More 1.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 89.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.0, Sabinal El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sabinal Isd reports $19,395 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sabinal El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sabinal Secondary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sabinal Secondary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sabinal El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 62
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~238 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sabinal El
How many students attend Sabinal El?
Sabinal El has 238 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sabinal, TX. CCD year-over-year: 234 (2022-23) → 256 (2023-24), up 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sabinal El?
The student-teacher ratio at Sabinal El is 14:1, which is 5% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 11% 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 Sabinal El?
85.5% of students at Sabinal El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sabinal El?
The largest demographic group at Sabinal El is Hispanic or Latino at 89.5% of enrollment, in Sabinal, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sabinal El?
Sabinal El has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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 Sabinal El rank among public schools in Sabinal?
By Resource Investment Index, Sabinal El ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Sabinal, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Sabinal Isd?
Besides Sabinal El, Sabinal Isd also operates Sabinal Secondary (224 students) and Sabinal Secondary (62 students). See the Sabinal Isd district page for the complete list.