- Enrollment
- 490
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Vernon, TX
Shive El
Federal NCES profile for Shive El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 484411004997
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 1
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Shive El earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #6 of 7
- public schools in Vernon · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 72.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Shive El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Shive El ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Vernon, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Shive El held near 535 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.9 → 36.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 484411004997 · Vernon, TX Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
494 enr · 15.4:1 · 72.4% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Vernon H S (490 students)
Shive El held near 535 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.9 → 36.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Shive El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Shive El
494 students
- Vernon H S
Vernon H S
490 students
- Vernon Middle
Vernon Middle
390 students
- T G Mccord El
T G Mccord El
311 students
- North Texas St 23
North Texas State Hospital - Afp - Vernon
23 students
- Vernon Isd Opp 10
Vernon Isd Opportunity Center
10 students
What this shows Shive El reports 494 students on the CCD universe file.
How Shive El compares
Shive 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 | 15.4:1 | ▲ 5% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.4% | ▲ 17% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 494 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
494
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 64% in Texas - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.5%
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
$13,225
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 494 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
35
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 47.6%
White 28.1%
Asian 9.3%
Two or More 7.7%
African American 7.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.5, Shive El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Vernon Isd reports $13,225 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Shive El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vernon H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Vernon Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| T G Mccord El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Texas State Hospital - Afp - Vernon | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Vernon Isd Opportunity Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Shive El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 390
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 311
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 23
- Students per teacher
- 7.7:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 10
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~494 students)
Frequently asked questions about Shive El
How many students attend Shive El?
Shive El has 494 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Vernon, TX. CCD year-over-year: 525 (2022-23) → 535 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shive El?
The student-teacher ratio at Shive El is 15.4:1, which is 5% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Shive El?
72.4% of students at Shive El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Shive El?
The largest demographic group at Shive El is Hispanic or Latino at 47.6% of enrollment, in Vernon, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Shive El?
Shive El has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Shive El rank among public schools in Vernon?
By Resource Investment Index, Shive El ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Vernon, 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 Vernon on the city page.
What other schools are in Vernon Isd?
Besides Shive El, Vernon Isd also operates Vernon H S (490 students), Vernon Middle (390 students), and T G Mccord El (311 students). See the Vernon Isd district page for the complete list.