- Enrollment
- 2,735
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Midland, TX
Santa Rita El
Federal NCES profile for Santa Rita El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483057005900
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Santa Rita El earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Texas schools.
- #23 of 29
- schools in Midland · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 27.8:1
- large classes for Texas
- 39.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Santa Rita El has class sizes larger than 98% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Santa Rita El ranks #23 of 29 schools in Midland, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+39 students YoY
Santa Rita El grew from 596 students in 2022-23 to 635 in 2023-24 (+6.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 30.4 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+39 students YoY 483057005900 · Midland, TX Other · MID · TRAD
835 enr · 27.8:1 · 39.8% lunch · RII 18
Nearest enrollment peer: Legacy H S (2,735 students)
Santa Rita El grew from 596 students in 2022-23 to 635 in 2023-24 (+6.5%). Teacher FTE lost 30.4 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Santa Rita El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Legacy H S
Legacy H S
2,735 students
- Midland H S
Midland H S
2,718 students
- Idea Travis Ac
Idea Travis Academy
1,298 students
- Goddard J H
Goddard J H
1,210 students
- Abell J H
Abell J H
1,129 students
- This school 835
Santa Rita El
835 students
What this shows Santa Rita El reports 835 students on the CCD universe file.
How Santa Rita El compares
Santa Rita 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 | 27.8:1 | ▲ 89% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.8% | ▼ 36% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 835 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.8:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
835
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
27.8:1
students per teacher
- 89% above state mean
Top 98% in Texas - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
23.2%
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
$11,367
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 835 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 63.6%
White 24.7%
African American 6.2%
Asian 2.8%
Two or More 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 63.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.9, Santa Rita El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
District finance for Midland Isd reports $11,367 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Santa Rita El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legacy H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Midland H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Idea Travis Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Goddard J H | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Abell J H | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Santa Rita El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,718
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,298
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,210
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,129
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~835 students)
Frequently asked questions about Santa Rita El
How many students attend Santa Rita El?
Santa Rita El has 835 students enrolled. It is a public school in Midland, TX. CCD year-over-year: 596 (2022-23) → 635 (2023-24), up 39.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Santa Rita El?
The student-teacher ratio at Santa Rita El is 27.8:1, which is 89% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 77% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Santa Rita El?
39.8% of students at Santa Rita El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Santa Rita El?
The largest demographic group at Santa Rita El is Hispanic or Latino at 63.6% of enrollment, in Midland, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Santa Rita El?
Santa Rita El has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (lower 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 Rita El rank among schools in Midland?
By Resource Investment Index, Santa Rita El ranks #23 of 29 schools in Midland, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Midland on the city page.
What other schools are in Midland Isd?
Besides Santa Rita El, Midland Isd also operates Legacy H S (2,735 students), Midland H S (2,718 students), and Idea Travis Academy (1,298 students). See the Midland Isd district page for the complete list.