- Enrollment
- 217
- Students per teacher
- 8:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · San Saba, TX
San Saba El
Federal NCES profile for San Saba El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483903004456
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
San Saba El earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Texas schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in San Saba · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.7:1
- small classes for Texas
- 69.4%
- free-lunch eligible
San Saba El has class sizes smaller than 79% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, San Saba El ranks #3 of 3 public schools in San Saba, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
San Saba El grew from 294 students in 2022-23 to 312 in 2023-24 (+6.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 26.6 → 23.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+18 students YoY 483903004456 · San Saba, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
305 enr · 11.7:1 · 69.4% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: San Saba H S (217 students)
San Saba El grew from 294 students in 2022-23 to 312 in 2023-24 (+6.1%). Teacher FTE lost 26.6 → 23.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
San Saba El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
San Saba El
305 students
- San Saba H S
San Saba H S
217 students
- San Saba Middl
San Saba Middle
216 students
What this shows San Saba El reports 305 students on the CCD universe file.
How San Saba El compares
San Saba 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 | 11.7:1 | ▼ 20% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.4% | ▲ 12% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 305 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
305
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 21% in Texas - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,852
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 305 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 58.7%
White 41.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 58.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.7, San Saba El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for San Saba Isd reports $15,852 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How San Saba El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Saba H S | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| San Saba Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to San Saba El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 216
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
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 (~305 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about San Saba El
How many students attend San Saba El?
San Saba El has 305 students enrolled. It is a public school in San Saba, TX. CCD year-over-year: 294 (2022-23) → 312 (2023-24), up 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at San Saba El?
The student-teacher ratio at San Saba El is 11.7:1, which is 20% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 25% 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 Saba El?
69.4% of students at San Saba El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of San Saba El?
The largest demographic group at San Saba El is Hispanic or Latino at 58.7% of enrollment, in San Saba, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for San Saba El?
San Saba El has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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 Saba El rank among public schools in San Saba?
By Resource Investment Index, San Saba El ranks #3 of 3 public schools in San Saba, 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 Saba Isd?
Besides San Saba El, San Saba Isd also operates San Saba H S (217 students) and San Saba Middle (216 students). See the San Saba Isd district page for the complete list.