- Enrollment
- 2,835
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
High school (grades 9-12) · El Paso, TX
Silva Health Magnet
Federal NCES profile for Silva Health Magnet, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 481830003791
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Silva Health Magnet earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #8 of 42
- high schools in El Paso · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 69.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Silva Health Magnet has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Silva Health Magnet ranks #8 of 42 high schools in El Paso, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Silva Health Magnet held near 517 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 38.2 → 37.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 481830003791 · El Paso, TX High · MID · TRAD
544 enr · 14.3:1 · 69.0% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Franklin H S (2,835 students)
Silva Health Magnet held near 517 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 38.2 → 37.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Silva Health Magnet in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Franklin H S
Franklin H S
2,835 students
- Coronado H S
Coronado H S
2,576 students
- Chapin H S
Chapin H S
1,766 students
- El Paso H S
El Paso H S
1,636 students
- Hornedo Middle
Hornedo Middle
1,442 students
- This school 544
Silva Health Magnet
544 students
What this shows Silva Health Magnet reports 544 students on the CCD universe file.
How Silva Health Magnet compares
Silva Health Magnet 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.0% | ▲ 11% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 544 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
544
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 51% in Texas - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.0%
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
$12,931
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 272 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 88.2%
White 3.7%
Asian 3.7%
African American 3.1%
Two or More 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 88.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.8, Silva Health Magnet is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for El Paso Isd reports $12,931 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Silva Health Magnet Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coronado H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chapin H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| El Paso H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hornedo Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Silva Health Magnet's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,576
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,766
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,636
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,442
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Nationwide high 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 (~544 students)
Frequently asked questions about Silva Health Magnet
How many students attend Silva Health Magnet?
Silva Health Magnet has 544 students enrolled. It is a high school in El Paso, TX. CCD year-over-year: 510 (2022-23) → 517 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Silva Health Magnet?
The student-teacher ratio at Silva Health Magnet is 14.3:1, which is 3% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 9% 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 Silva Health Magnet?
69.0% of students at Silva Health Magnet are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Silva Health Magnet?
The largest demographic group at Silva Health Magnet is Hispanic or Latino at 88.2% of enrollment, in El Paso, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Silva Health Magnet?
Silva Health Magnet has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Silva Health Magnet rank among high schools in El Paso?
By Resource Investment Index, Silva Health Magnet ranks #8 of 42 high 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 high schools in El Paso on the city page.
What other schools are in El Paso Isd?
Besides Silva Health Magnet, El Paso Isd also operates Franklin H S (2,835 students), Coronado H S (2,576 students), and Chapin H S (1,766 students). See the El Paso Isd district page for the complete list.