- Enrollment
- 320
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · San Augustine, TX
San Augustine El
Federal NCES profile for San Augustine El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483876004413
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
San Augustine El earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in San Augustine · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 89.5%
- free-lunch eligible
San Augustine El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, San Augustine El ranks #2 of 3 schools in San Augustine, TX.
School address
District: San Augustine Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483876004413 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
San Augustine El shrank from 304 students in 2022-23 to 286 in 2023-24 (-5.9%).
Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 20.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-18 students YoY 483876004413 · San Augustine, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
277 enr · 13.8:1 · 89.5% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: San Augustine H S (320 students)
San Augustine El shrank from 304 students in 2022-23 to 286 in 2023-24 (-5.9%). Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 20.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
How San Augustine El compares
San Augustine 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 | 13.8:1 | ▼ 6% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.5% | ▲ 45% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 277 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
277
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
89.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 45% in Texas - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,875
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 277 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 46.9%
Hispanic or Latino 28.9%
White 21.3%
Two or More 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 46.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.1, San Augustine El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for San Augustine Isd reports $16,875 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How San Augustine El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Augustine H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to San Augustine El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~277 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about San Augustine El
How many students attend San Augustine El?
San Augustine El has 277 students enrolled. It is a public school in San Augustine, TX. CCD year-over-year: 304 (2022-23) → 286 (2023-24), down 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at San Augustine El?
The student-teacher ratio at San Augustine El is 13.8:1, which is 6% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 12% 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 San Augustine El?
89.5% of students at San Augustine El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of San Augustine El?
The largest demographic group at San Augustine El is African American at 46.9% of enrollment, in San Augustine, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for San Augustine El?
San Augustine 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 San Augustine El rank among schools in San Augustine?
By Resource Investment Index, San Augustine El ranks #2 of 3 schools in San Augustine, 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 San Augustine Isd?
Besides San Augustine El, San Augustine Isd also operates San Augustine H S (320 students). See the San Augustine Isd district page for the complete list.