- Enrollment
- 547
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sinton, TX
Sinton El
Federal NCES profile for Sinton El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 484035009525
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sinton El earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Sinton · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 64.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Sinton El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sinton El ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Sinton, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Sinton El held near 470 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 35.4 → 32.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+21 students YoY 484035009525 · Sinton, TX Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
458 enr · 13.1:1 · 64.1% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Sinton H S (547 students)
Sinton El held near 470 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 35.4 → 32.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Sinton El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sinton H S
Sinton H S
547 students
- Welder El
Welder El
520 students
- This school
Sinton El
458 students
- E Merle Smith
E Merle Smith Middle
425 students
- Juvenile Deten 11
Juvenile Detention Ctr
11 students
What this shows Sinton El reports 458 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sinton El compares
Sinton 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 11% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.1% | ▲ 4% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 458 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
458
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 35% in Texas - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.9%
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
$13,283
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 305 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 82.5%
White 15.7%
African American 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Two or More 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 82.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.5, Sinton El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sinton Isd reports $13,283 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sinton El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sinton H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Welder El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| E Merle Smith Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Juvenile Detention Ctr | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Sinton El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 520
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 11
- 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 (~458 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sinton El
How many students attend Sinton El?
Sinton El has 458 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sinton, TX. CCD year-over-year: 449 (2022-23) → 470 (2023-24), nearly flat (+21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sinton El?
The student-teacher ratio at Sinton El is 13.1:1, which is 11% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 17% 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 Sinton El?
64.1% of students at Sinton El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sinton El?
The largest demographic group at Sinton El is Hispanic or Latino at 82.5% of enrollment, in Sinton, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sinton El?
Sinton El has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Sinton El rank among public schools in Sinton?
By Resource Investment Index, Sinton El ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Sinton, 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 Sinton on the city page.
What other schools are in Sinton Isd?
Besides Sinton El, Sinton Isd also operates Sinton H S (547 students), Welder El (520 students), and E Merle Smith Middle (425 students). See the Sinton Isd district page for the complete list.