- Enrollment
- 2,124
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Laredo, TX
Santa Maria El
Federal NCES profile for Santa Maria El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482679003029
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Santa Maria El earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #18 of 56
- schools in Laredo · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.9:1
- students per teacher
- 99.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Santa Maria El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Santa Maria El ranks #18 of 56 schools in Laredo, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Santa Maria El held near 522 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 36.9 → 36.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 482679003029 · Laredo, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
465 enr · 12.9:1 · 99.6% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Nixon H S (2,124 students)
Santa Maria El held near 522 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE held 36.9 → 36.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Santa Maria El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Nixon H S
Nixon H S
2,124 students
- Martin H S
Martin H S
1,975 students
- Dr Leo Cigarro
Dr Leo Cigarroa H S
1,379 students
- Lamar Middle
Lamar Middle
1,204 students
- Christen Middl
Christen Middle
1,115 students
- This school 465
Santa Maria El
465 students
What this shows Santa Maria El reports 465 students on the CCD universe file.
How Santa Maria El compares
Santa Maria 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 | 12.9:1 | ▼ 12% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.6% | ▲ 61% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 465 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
465
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% 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
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 33% in Texas - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,886
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 465 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 99.4%
White 0.4%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 99.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 1.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 1.2, Santa Maria El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Laredo Isd reports $12,886 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Santa Maria El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nixon H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Martin H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dr Leo Cigarroa H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lamar Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Christen Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Santa Maria El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,975
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,379
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,204
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,115
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~465 students)
Frequently asked questions about Santa Maria El
How many students attend Santa Maria El?
Santa Maria El has 465 students enrolled. It is a public school in Laredo, TX. CCD year-over-year: 519 (2022-23) → 522 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Santa Maria El?
The student-teacher ratio at Santa Maria El is 12.9:1, which is 12% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 18% 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 Santa Maria El?
99.6% of students at Santa Maria El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Santa Maria El?
The largest demographic group at Santa Maria El is Hispanic or Latino at 99.4% of enrollment, in Laredo, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Santa Maria El?
Santa Maria El has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Santa Maria El rank among schools in Laredo?
By Resource Investment Index, Santa Maria El ranks #18 of 56 schools in Laredo, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Laredo on the city page.
What other schools are in Laredo Isd?
Besides Santa Maria El, Laredo Isd also operates Nixon H S (2,124 students), Martin H S (1,975 students), and Dr Leo Cigarroa H S (1,379 students). See the Laredo Isd district page for the complete list.