- Enrollment
- 236
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fritch, TX
Sanford-Fritch El
Federal NCES profile for Sanford-Fritch El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483915004464
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sanford-Fritch El earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Fritch · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.7:1
- students per teacher
- 45.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Sanford-Fritch El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sanford-Fritch El ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Fritch, TX.
School address
District: Sanford-Fritch Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483915004464 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Sanford-Fritch El grew from 309 students in 2022-23 to 326 in 2023-24 (+5.5%).
Teacher FTE added 27.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+17 students YoY 483915004464 · Fritch, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
344 enr · 12.7:1 · 45.6% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Sanford-Fritch H S (236 students)
Sanford-Fritch El grew from 309 students in 2022-23 to 326 in 2023-24 (+5.5%). Teacher FTE added 27.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Sanford-Fritch El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Sanford-Fritch El
344 students
- Sanford-Fritch
Sanford-Fritch H S
236 students
- Sanford-Fritch
Sanford-Fritch J H
165 students
What this shows Sanford-Fritch El reports 344 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sanford-Fritch El compares
Sanford-Fritch 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 | 12.7:1 | ▼ 14% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.6% | ▼ 26% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 344 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
344
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 31% in Texas - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.5%
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
$12,994
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 344 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.2%
Hispanic or Latino 11.3%
Two or More 6.7%
African American 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 80.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.9, Sanford-Fritch El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sanford-Fritch Isd reports $12,994 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sanford-Fritch El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanford-Fritch H S | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sanford-Fritch J H | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sanford-Fritch El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 165
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~344 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sanford-Fritch El
How many students attend Sanford-Fritch El?
Sanford-Fritch El has 344 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fritch, TX. CCD year-over-year: 309 (2022-23) → 326 (2023-24), up 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sanford-Fritch El?
The student-teacher ratio at Sanford-Fritch El is 12.7:1, which is 14% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 19% 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 Sanford-Fritch El?
45.6% of students at Sanford-Fritch El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sanford-Fritch El?
The largest demographic group at Sanford-Fritch El is White at 80.2% of enrollment, in Fritch, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sanford-Fritch El?
Sanford-Fritch El has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Sanford-Fritch El rank among public schools in Fritch?
By Resource Investment Index, Sanford-Fritch El ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Fritch, 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 Sanford-Fritch Isd?
Besides Sanford-Fritch El, Sanford-Fritch Isd also operates Sanford-Fritch H S (236 students) and Sanford-Fritch J H (165 students). See the Sanford-Fritch Isd district page for the complete list.