- Enrollment
- 2,985
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · San Angelo, TX
Santa Rita El
Federal NCES profile for Santa Rita El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 483870004320
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Santa Rita El earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Texas schools.
- #2 of 5
- elementary schools in San Angelo · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.2:1
- large classes for Texas
- 36.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Santa Rita El has class sizes larger than 73% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Santa Rita El ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in San Angelo, TX.
School address
District: San Angelo Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483870004320 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Santa Rita El held near 354 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 22.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 483870004320 · San Angelo, TX Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
357 enr · 16.2:1 · 36.7% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Central H S (2,985 students)
Santa Rita El held near 354 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE held 22.0 → 22.0 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
- Central H S
Central H S
2,985 students
- Glenn Middle
Glenn Middle
1,260 students
- Lake View H S 1,072
Lake View H S
1,072 students
- Lone Star Midd 790
Lone Star Middle
790 students
- Lincoln Middle 781
Lincoln Middle
781 students
- This school 357
Santa Rita El
357 students
What this shows Santa Rita El reports 357 students on the CCD universe file.
How Santa Rita El compares
Santa Rita 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 | 16.2:1 | ▲ 10% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.7% | ▼ 41% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 357 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
357
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 73% in Texas - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$10,684
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 179 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 49.3%
Hispanic or Latino 44.3%
Two or More 3.4%
African American 2.0%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 49.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.9, Santa Rita El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for San Angelo Isd reports $10,684 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Glenn Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lake View H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lone Star Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Middle | Larger | Higher 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
- 1,260
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,072
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 790
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 781
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~357 students)
Frequently asked questions about Santa Rita El
How many students attend Santa Rita El?
Santa Rita El has 357 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in San Angelo, TX. CCD year-over-year: 371 (2022-23) → 354 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Santa Rita El?
The student-teacher ratio at Santa Rita El is 16.2:1, which is 10% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Santa Rita El?
36.7% 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 White at 49.3% of enrollment, in San Angelo, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Santa Rita El?
Santa Rita El has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (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 Santa Rita El rank among elementary schools in San Angelo?
By Resource Investment Index, Santa Rita El ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in San Angelo, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in San Angelo on the city page.
What other schools are in San Angelo Isd?
Besides Santa Rita El, San Angelo Isd also operates Central H S (2,985 students), Glenn Middle (1,260 students), and Lake View H S (1,072 students). See the San Angelo Isd district page for the complete list.