- Enrollment
- 2,445
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Saginaw, TX
Saginaw El
Federal NCES profile for Saginaw El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481770001534
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Saginaw El earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Saginaw · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.2:1
- small classes for Texas
- 59.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Saginaw El has class sizes smaller than 83% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Saginaw El ranks #1 of 3 schools in Saginaw, TX.
School address
District: Eagle Mt-Saginaw Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481770001534 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+35 students YoY
Saginaw El grew from 333 students in 2022-23 to 368 in 2023-24 (+10.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 30.1 → 28.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+35 students YoY 481770001534 · Saginaw, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
337 enr · 11.2:1 · 59.5% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Boswell H S (2,445 students)
Saginaw El grew from 333 students in 2022-23 to 368 in 2023-24 (+10.5%). Teacher FTE lost 30.1 → 28.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Saginaw El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Boswell H S
Boswell H S
2,445 students
- Chisholm Trail
Chisholm Trail H S
2,258 students
- Saginaw H S
Saginaw H S
2,013 students
- Wayside Middle
Wayside Middle
1,119 students
- Creekview Midd 962
Creekview Middle
962 students
- This school 337
Saginaw El
337 students
What this shows Saginaw El reports 337 students on the CCD universe file.
How Saginaw El compares
Saginaw 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 | 11.2:1 | ▼ 24% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.5% | ▼ 4% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 337 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
337
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 17% in Texas - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
28.5%
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
$10,593
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
Counselors1.3 FTE
Per 270 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 47.5%
White 39.8%
African American 9.5%
Two or More 2.4%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.6, Saginaw El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Eagle Mt-Saginaw Isd reports $10,593 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Saginaw El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boswell H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chisholm Trail H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Saginaw H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wayside Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Creekview Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Saginaw El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,258
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 2,013
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,119
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 962
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- 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 (~337 students)
Frequently asked questions about Saginaw El
How many students attend Saginaw El?
Saginaw El has 337 students enrolled. It is a public school in Saginaw, TX. CCD year-over-year: 333 (2022-23) → 368 (2023-24), up 35.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Saginaw El?
The student-teacher ratio at Saginaw El is 11.2:1, which is 24% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 29% 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 Saginaw El?
59.5% of students at Saginaw El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Saginaw El?
The largest demographic group at Saginaw El is Hispanic or Latino at 47.5% of enrollment, in Saginaw, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Saginaw El?
Saginaw El has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Saginaw El rank among schools in Saginaw?
By Resource Investment Index, Saginaw El ranks #1 of 3 schools in Saginaw, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Saginaw on the city page.
What other schools are in Eagle Mt-Saginaw Isd?
Besides Saginaw El, Eagle Mt-Saginaw Isd also operates Boswell H S (2,445 students), Chisholm Trail H S (2,258 students), and Saginaw H S (2,013 students). See the Eagle Mt-Saginaw Isd district page for the complete list.