- Enrollment
- 835
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Seminole, TX
Seminole El
Federal NCES profile for Seminole El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 483975004514
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Seminole El earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Seminole · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 51.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Seminole El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Seminole El ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Seminole, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Seminole El held near 444 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.1 → 32.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 483975004514 · Seminole, TX Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
485 enr · 15.2:1 · 51.0% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Seminole H S (835 students)
Seminole El held near 444 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.1 → 32.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Seminole El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Seminole H S
Seminole H S
835 students
- Seminole J H
Seminole J H
676 students
- Young El
Young El
581 students
- This school
Seminole El
485 students
- Seminole Pri
Seminole Pri
478 students
- Seminole Succe 34
Seminole Success Ctr
34 students
What this shows Seminole El reports 485 students on the CCD universe file.
How Seminole El compares
Seminole 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 | 15.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.0% | ▼ 18% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 485 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
485
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 62% in Texas - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,024
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 485 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 58.8%
White 38.8%
Two or More 1.0%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 58.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.4, Seminole El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Seminole Isd reports $15,024 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Seminole El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seminole H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Seminole J H | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Young El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Seminole Pri | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Seminole Success Ctr | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Seminole El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 676
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 581
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 478
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 34
- Students per teacher
- 8.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~485 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Seminole El
How many students attend Seminole El?
Seminole El has 485 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Seminole, TX. CCD year-over-year: 449 (2022-23) → 444 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Seminole El?
The student-teacher ratio at Seminole El is 15.2:1, which is 3% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Seminole El?
51.0% of students at Seminole El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Seminole El?
The largest demographic group at Seminole El is Hispanic or Latino at 58.8% of enrollment, in Seminole, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Seminole El?
Seminole El has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Seminole El rank among public schools in Seminole?
By Resource Investment Index, Seminole El ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Seminole, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Seminole on the city page.
What other schools are in Seminole Isd?
Besides Seminole El, Seminole Isd also operates Seminole H S (835 students), Seminole J H (676 students), and Young El (581 students). See the Seminole Isd district page for the complete list.