- Enrollment
- 3,004
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · El Paso, TX
Sierra Vista El
Federal NCES profile for Sierra Vista El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 484071004010
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sierra Vista El earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #97 of 129
- schools in El Paso · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 69.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Sierra Vista El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sierra Vista El ranks #97 of 129 schools in El Paso, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Sierra Vista El held near 632 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 45.0 → 31.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 484071004010 · El Paso, TX Other · MID · TRAD
622 enr · 13.8:1 · 69.8% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Eastlake H S (3,004 students)
Sierra Vista El held near 632 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 45.0 → 31.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Sierra Vista El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Eastlake H S
Eastlake H S
3,004 students
- Pebble Hills H
Pebble Hills H S
2,952 students
- Socorro H S
Socorro H S
2,579 students
- Montwood H S
Montwood H S
2,499 students
- El Dorado H S
El Dorado H S
2,109 students
- This school 622
Sierra Vista El
622 students
What this shows Sierra Vista El reports 622 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sierra Vista El compares
Sierra Vista 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 | 13.8:1 | ▼ 6% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.8% | ▲ 13% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 622 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
622
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 45% in Texas - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.0%
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
$11,574
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 622 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 89.2%
White 4.8%
African American 3.5%
Two or More 1.9%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 89.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.0, Sierra Vista El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Socorro Isd reports $11,574 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sierra Vista El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastlake H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pebble Hills H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Socorro H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Montwood H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| El Dorado H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sierra Vista El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,952
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 2,579
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,499
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,109
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~622 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Sierra Vista El
How many students attend Sierra Vista El?
Sierra Vista El has 622 students enrolled. It is a public school in El Paso, TX. CCD year-over-year: 648 (2022-23) → 632 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sierra Vista El?
The student-teacher ratio at Sierra Vista El is 13.8:1, which is 6% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 12% 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 Sierra Vista El?
69.8% of students at Sierra Vista El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sierra Vista El?
The largest demographic group at Sierra Vista El is Hispanic or Latino at 89.2% of enrollment, in El Paso, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sierra Vista El?
Sierra Vista El has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Sierra Vista El rank among schools in El Paso?
By Resource Investment Index, Sierra Vista El ranks #97 of 129 schools in El Paso, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in El Paso on the city page.
What other schools are in Socorro Isd?
Besides Sierra Vista El, Socorro Isd also operates Eastlake H S (3,004 students), Pebble Hills H S (2,952 students), and Socorro H S (2,579 students). See the Socorro Isd district page for the complete list.