- Enrollment
- 2,124
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Laredo, TX
Santo Nino El
Federal NCES profile for Santo Nino El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482679003030
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Santo Nino El earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #41 of 56
- schools in Laredo · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- students per teacher
- 95.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Santo Nino El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Santo Nino El ranks #41 of 56 schools in Laredo, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Santo Nino El held near 541 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 35.7 → 34.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 482679003030 · Laredo, TX Other · MID · TRAD
542 enr · 15.5:1 · 95.8% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Nixon H S (2,124 students)
Santo Nino El held near 541 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 35.7 → 34.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Santo Nino 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 542
Santo Nino El
542 students
What this shows Santo Nino El reports 542 students on the CCD universe file.
How Santo Nino El compares
Santo Nino 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 | 15.5:1 | ▲ 5% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 95.8% | ▲ 55% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 542 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
542
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
95.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% 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
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 65% in Texas - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.0%
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
$12,886
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 542 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 99.6%
White 0.2%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 99.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 0.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 0.8, Santo Nino 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 Santo Nino El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nixon H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Martin H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dr Leo Cigarroa H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lamar Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Christen Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Santo Nino 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 (~542 students)
Frequently asked questions about Santo Nino El
How many students attend Santo Nino El?
Santo Nino El has 542 students enrolled. It is a public school in Laredo, TX. CCD year-over-year: 554 (2022-23) → 541 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Santo Nino El?
The student-teacher ratio at Santo Nino El is 15.5:1, which is 5% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Santo Nino El?
95.8% of students at Santo Nino El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Santo Nino El?
The largest demographic group at Santo Nino El is Hispanic or Latino at 99.6% of enrollment, in Laredo, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Santo Nino El?
Santo Nino El has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Santo Nino El rank among schools in Laredo?
By Resource Investment Index, Santo Nino El ranks #41 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 Santo Nino 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.