- Enrollment
- 3,627
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cleveland, TX
Santa Fe El
Federal NCES profile for Santa Fe El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481437014089
👥 S:T ratio 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Santa Fe El earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #7 of 8
- schools in Cleveland · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.8:1
- large classes for Texas
- 95.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Santa Fe El has class sizes larger than 89% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Santa Fe El ranks #7 of 8 schools in Cleveland, TX.
School address
District: Cleveland Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481437014089 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-53 students YoY
Santa Fe El shrank from 919 students in 2022-23 to 866 in 2023-24 (-5.8%).
Teacher FTE added 57.4 → 58.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-53 students YoY 481437014089 · Cleveland, TX Other · MID · TRAD
1,072 enr · 18.8:1 · 95.2% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Cleveland H S (3,627 students)
Santa Fe El shrank from 919 students in 2022-23 to 866 in 2023-24 (-5.8%). Teacher FTE added 57.4 → 58.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Santa Fe El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cleveland H S
Cleveland H S
3,627 students
- Cleveland Midd 1,446
Cleveland Middle
1,446 students
- Santa Fe Middl 1,117
Santa Fe Middle
1,117 students
- Northside El 1,073
Northside El
1,073 students
- This school 1,072
Santa Fe El
1,072 students
- Cottonwood El 1,023
Cottonwood El
1,023 students
What this shows Santa Fe El reports 1,072 students on the CCD universe file.
How Santa Fe El compares
Santa Fe 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 | 18.8:1 | ▲ 28% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 95.2% | ▲ 54% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,072 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.8:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,072
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
95.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% 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
18.8:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 89% in Texas - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$13,415
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.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 93.1%
White 4.9%
African American 1.7%
Two or More 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 93.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.1, Santa Fe El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
District finance for Cleveland Isd reports $13,415 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Santa Fe El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cleveland Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Santa Fe Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northside El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cottonwood El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Santa Fe El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,446
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 1,117
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,073
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,023
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~1,072 students)
Frequently asked questions about Santa Fe El
How many students attend Santa Fe El?
Santa Fe El has 1,072 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cleveland, TX. CCD year-over-year: 919 (2022-23) → 866 (2023-24), down 53.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Santa Fe El?
The student-teacher ratio at Santa Fe El is 18.8:1, which is 28% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Santa Fe El?
95.2% of students at Santa Fe El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Santa Fe El?
The largest demographic group at Santa Fe El is Hispanic or Latino at 93.1% of enrollment, in Cleveland, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Santa Fe El?
Santa Fe El has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Santa Fe El rank among schools in Cleveland?
By Resource Investment Index, Santa Fe El ranks #7 of 8 schools in Cleveland, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Cleveland on the city page.
What other schools are in Cleveland Isd?
Besides Santa Fe El, Cleveland Isd also operates Cleveland H S (3,627 students), Cleveland Middle (1,446 students), and Santa Fe Middle (1,117 students). See the Cleveland Isd district page for the complete list.