- Enrollment
- 554
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
High school (grades 9-12) · San Elizario, TX
San Elizario H S
Federal NCES profile for San Elizario H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 483885004433
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
San Elizario H S earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in San Elizario · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 88.7%
- free-lunch eligible
San Elizario H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, San Elizario H S ranks #3 of 6 public schools in San Elizario, TX.
School address
District: San Elizario Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483885004433 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
San Elizario H S held near 1,018 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 64.1 → 55.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 483885004433 · San Elizario, TX High · MID · TRAD
985 enr · 15.4:1 · 88.7% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Josefa L Sambrano El (554 students)
San Elizario H S held near 1,018 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 64.1 → 55.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
San Elizario H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
San Elizario H S
985 students
- Josefa L Sambr
Josefa L Sambrano El
554 students
- Alfonso Borreg
Alfonso Borrego Sr El
510 students
- Ann M Garcia-E
Ann M Garcia-Enriquez Middle
408 students
- L G Alarcon El 297
L G Alarcon El
297 students
- Lorenzo Loya P 173
Lorenzo Loya Pri
173 students
What this shows San Elizario H S reports 985 students on the CCD universe file.
How San Elizario H S compares
San Elizario H S held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.4:1 | ▲ 5% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.7% | ▲ 43% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 985 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
985
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 64% in Texas - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
44.9%
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
$14,793
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 328 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
131
in-school suspensions + 71 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 99.4%
White 0.3%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 99.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 1.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 1.2, San Elizario H S is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for San Elizario Isd reports $14,793 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How San Elizario H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Josefa L Sambrano El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alfonso Borrego Sr El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ann M Garcia-Enriquez Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| L G Alarcon El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lorenzo Loya Pri | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to San Elizario H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 510
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 297
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 173
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Nationwide high 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 (~985 students)
Frequently asked questions about San Elizario H S
How many students attend San Elizario H S?
San Elizario H S has 985 students enrolled. It is a high school in San Elizario, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,029 (2022-23) → 1,018 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at San Elizario H S?
The student-teacher ratio at San Elizario H S is 15.4:1, which is 5% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at San Elizario H S?
88.7% of students at San Elizario H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of San Elizario H S?
The largest demographic group at San Elizario H S is Hispanic or Latino at 99.4% of enrollment, in San Elizario, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for San Elizario H S?
San Elizario H S has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 San Elizario H S rank among public schools in San Elizario?
By Resource Investment Index, San Elizario H S ranks #3 of 6 public schools in San Elizario, 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 San Elizario on the city page.
What other schools are in San Elizario Isd?
Besides San Elizario H S, San Elizario Isd also operates Josefa L Sambrano El (554 students), Alfonso Borrego Sr El (510 students), and Ann M Garcia-Enriquez Middle (408 students). See the San Elizario Isd district page for the complete list.