- Enrollment
- 67
- Students per teacher
- 7.4:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · San Perlita, TX
San Perlita El
Federal NCES profile for San Perlita El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483900007486
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
San Perlita El earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in San Perlita · Resource Index
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10:1
- small classes for Texas
- 62.2%
- free-lunch eligible
San Perlita El has class sizes smaller than 90% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, San Perlita El ranks #1 of 3 public schools in San Perlita, TX.
School address
District: San Perlita Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483900007486 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
San Perlita El held near 100 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 8.3 → 6.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 483900007486 · San Perlita, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
80 enr · 10:1 · 62.2% lunch · RII 64
Nearest enrollment peer: San Perlita H S (67 students)
San Perlita El held near 100 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 8.3 → 6.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
San Perlita El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
San Perlita El
80 students
- San Perlita H
San Perlita H S
67 students
- San Perlita Mi
San Perlita Middle
40 students
What this shows San Perlita El reports 80 students on the CCD universe file.
How San Perlita El compares
San Perlita El 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 | 10:1 | ▼ 32% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.2% | ▲ 0% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 80 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
80
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% 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
10:1
students per teacher
- 32% below state mean
Top 10% in Texas - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$23,829
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 86.3%
White 13.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 86.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.6, San Perlita El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for San Perlita Isd reports $23,829 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How San Perlita El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Perlita H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| San Perlita Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to San Perlita El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 40
- Students per teacher
- 8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~80 students)
Frequently asked questions about San Perlita El
How many students attend San Perlita El?
San Perlita El has 80 students enrolled. It is a public school in San Perlita, TX. CCD year-over-year: 98 (2022-23) → 100 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at San Perlita El?
The student-teacher ratio at San Perlita El is 10:1, which is 32% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 36% 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 Perlita El?
62.2% of students at San Perlita El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of San Perlita El?
The largest demographic group at San Perlita El is Hispanic or Latino at 86.3% of enrollment, in San Perlita, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for San Perlita El?
San Perlita El has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does San Perlita El rank among public schools in San Perlita?
By Resource Investment Index, San Perlita El ranks #1 of 3 public schools in San Perlita, 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 Perlita Isd?
Besides San Perlita El, San Perlita Isd also operates San Perlita H S (67 students) and San Perlita Middle (40 students). See the San Perlita Isd district page for the complete list.