- Enrollment
- 2,192
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Azle, TX
Silver Creek El
Federal NCES profile for Silver Creek El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 480920006359
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Silver Creek El earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #1 of 5
- elementary schools in Azle · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 35.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Silver Creek El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Silver Creek El ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Azle, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-88 students YoY
Silver Creek El shrank from 509 students in 2022-23 to 421 in 2023-24 (-17.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 32.9 → 31.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-88 students YoY 480920006359 · Azle, TX Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
448 enr · 14:1 · 35.8% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Azle H S (2,192 students)
Silver Creek El shrank from 509 students in 2022-23 to 421 in 2023-24 (-17.3%). Teacher FTE lost 32.9 → 31.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Silver Creek El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Azle H S
Azle H S
2,192 students
- Azle El 606
Azle El
606 students
- Azle J H South 592
Azle J H South
592 students
- Liberty El 540
Liberty El
540 students
- W E Hoover El 535
W E Hoover El
535 students
- This school 448
Silver Creek El
448 students
What this shows Silver Creek El reports 448 students on the CCD universe file.
How Silver Creek El compares
Silver Creek El is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14:1 | ▼ 5% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.8% | ▼ 42% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 448 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
448
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 47% in Texas - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,098
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
Counselors1.2 FTE
Per 373 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 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
White 65.8%
Hispanic or Latino 27.5%
Two or More 4.0%
African American 1.3%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 65.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.0, Silver Creek El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Azle Isd reports $11,098 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Silver Creek El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Azle H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Azle El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Azle J H South | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Liberty El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| W E Hoover El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Silver Creek El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 606
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 592
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 540
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 535
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~448 students)
Frequently asked questions about Silver Creek El
How many students attend Silver Creek El?
Silver Creek El has 448 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Azle, TX. CCD year-over-year: 509 (2022-23) → 421 (2023-24), down 88.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Silver Creek El?
The student-teacher ratio at Silver Creek El is 14:1, which is 5% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 11% 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 Silver Creek El?
35.8% of students at Silver Creek El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Silver Creek El?
The largest demographic group at Silver Creek El is White at 65.8% of enrollment, in Azle, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Silver Creek El?
Silver Creek El has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Silver Creek El rank among elementary schools in Azle?
By Resource Investment Index, Silver Creek El ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Azle, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Azle on the city page.
What other schools are in Azle Isd?
Besides Silver Creek El, Azle Isd also operates Azle H S (2,192 students), Azle El (606 students), and Azle J H South (592 students). See the Azle Isd district page for the complete list.