- Enrollment
- 3,810
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dickinson, TX
San Leon El
Federal NCES profile for San Leon El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481707011449
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
San Leon El earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Texas schools.
- #8 of 8
- schools in Dickinson · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11:1
- small classes for Texas
- 77.5%
- free-lunch eligible
San Leon El has class sizes smaller than 85% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, San Leon El ranks #8 of 8 schools in Dickinson, TX.
School address
District: Dickinson Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481707011449 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-132 students YoY
San Leon El shrank from 658 students in 2022-23 to 526 in 2023-24 (-20.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 49.8 → 39.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-132 students YoY 481707011449 · Dickinson, TX Other · MID · TRAD
540 enr · 11:1 · 77.5% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Dickinson H S (3,810 students)
San Leon El shrank from 658 students in 2022-23 to 526 in 2023-24 (-20.1%). Teacher FTE lost 49.8 → 39.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
San Leon El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dickinson H S
Dickinson H S
3,810 students
- R D Mcadams J 891
R D Mcadams J H
891 students
- Eugene 'Gene' 877
Eugene 'Gene' Kranz J H
877 students
- Louis G Lobit 774
Louis G Lobit El
774 students
- Elva C Lobit M 669
Elva C Lobit Middle
669 students
- This school 540
San Leon El
540 students
What this shows San Leon El reports 540 students on the CCD universe file.
How San Leon El compares
San Leon 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 | 11:1 | ▼ 25% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.5% | ▲ 25% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 540 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
540
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.5%
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
11:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 15% in Texas - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
37.4%
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
$12,124
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 540 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 63.0%
White 26.7%
African American 4.6%
Two or More 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
Asian 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 63.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.8, San Leon El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dickinson Isd reports $12,124 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How San Leon El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dickinson H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| R D Mcadams J H | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eugene 'Gene' Kranz J H | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Louis G Lobit El | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elva C Lobit Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to San Leon El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 891
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 877
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 774
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 669
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~540 students)
Frequently asked questions about San Leon El
How many students attend San Leon El?
San Leon El has 540 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dickinson, TX. CCD year-over-year: 658 (2022-23) → 526 (2023-24), down 132.
What is the student-teacher ratio at San Leon El?
The student-teacher ratio at San Leon El is 11:1, which is 25% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 30% 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 Leon El?
77.5% of students at San Leon El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of San Leon El?
The largest demographic group at San Leon El is Hispanic or Latino at 63.0% of enrollment, in Dickinson, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for San Leon El?
San Leon El has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Leon El rank among schools in Dickinson?
By Resource Investment Index, San Leon El ranks #8 of 8 schools in Dickinson, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Dickinson on the city page.
What other schools are in Dickinson Isd?
Besides San Leon El, Dickinson Isd also operates Dickinson H S (3,810 students), R D Mcadams J H (891 students), and Eugene 'Gene' Kranz J H (877 students). See the Dickinson Isd district page for the complete list.