- Enrollment
- 2,793
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Schertz, TX
Schertz El
Federal NCES profile for Schertz El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483948004489
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Schertz El earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Texas schools.
- #3 of 7
- schools in Schertz · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.1:1
- small classes for Texas
- 59.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Schertz El has class sizes smaller than 76% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Schertz El ranks #3 of 7 schools in Schertz, TX.
School address
District: Schertz-Cibolo-U City Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483948004489 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Schertz El held near 668 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 55.5 → 50.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 483948004489 · Schertz, TX Other · MID · TRAD
663 enr · 12.1:1 · 59.2% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Byron P Steele Ii H S (2,793 students)
Schertz El held near 668 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 55.5 → 50.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Schertz El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Byron P Steele
Byron P Steele Ii H S
2,793 students
- Samuel Clemens
Samuel Clemens H S
2,589 students
- Dobie J H
Dobie J H
1,231 students
- Ray D Corbett 1,113
Ray D Corbett J H
1,113 students
- Rose Garden El 861
Rose Garden El
861 students
- This school 663
Schertz El
663 students
What this shows Schertz El reports 663 students on the CCD universe file.
How Schertz El compares
Schertz 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 | 12.1:1 | ▼ 18% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.2% | ▼ 4% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 663 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
663
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 24% in Texas - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.7%
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
$10,059
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 663 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 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
Hispanic or Latino 72.4%
White 17.3%
African American 5.0%
Two or More 3.8%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 72.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.2, Schertz El is about as mixed as the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Schertz-Cibolo-U City Isd reports $10,059 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Schertz El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Byron P Steele Ii H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Samuel Clemens H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dobie J H | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ray D Corbett J H | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rose Garden El | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Schertz El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,589
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,231
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,113
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 861
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~663 students)
Frequently asked questions about Schertz El
How many students attend Schertz El?
Schertz El has 663 students enrolled. It is a public school in Schertz, TX. CCD year-over-year: 671 (2022-23) → 668 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Schertz El?
The student-teacher ratio at Schertz El is 12.1:1, which is 18% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 23% 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 Schertz El?
59.2% of students at Schertz El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Schertz El?
The largest demographic group at Schertz El is Hispanic or Latino at 72.4% of enrollment, in Schertz, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Schertz El?
Schertz El has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Schertz El rank among schools in Schertz?
By Resource Investment Index, Schertz El ranks #3 of 7 schools in Schertz, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Schertz on the city page.
What other schools are in Schertz-Cibolo-U City Isd?
Besides Schertz El, Schertz-Cibolo-U City Isd also operates Byron P Steele Ii H S (2,793 students), Samuel Clemens H S (2,589 students), and Dobie J H (1,231 students). See the Schertz-Cibolo-U City Isd district page for the complete list.