- Enrollment
- 318
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Somerville, TX
Snook El
Federal NCES profile for Snook El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 484062008132
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Snook El earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Somerville · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 65.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Snook El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Snook El ranks #2 of 4 schools in Somerville, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Snook El held near 305 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 20.2 → 20.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 484062008132 · Somerville, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
291 enr · 14.6:1 · 65.6% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Snook Secondary (318 students)
Snook El held near 305 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 20.2 → 20.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
How Snook El compares
Snook 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 | 14.6:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.6% | ▲ 6% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 291 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
291
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 55% in Texas - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,353
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 291 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 43.6%
Hispanic or Latino 39.5%
African American 12.7%
Two or More 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 43.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.7, Snook El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Snook Isd reports $13,353 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Snook El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snook Secondary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Snook El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~291 students)
Frequently asked questions about Snook El
How many students attend Snook El?
Snook El has 291 students enrolled. It is a public school in Somerville, TX. CCD year-over-year: 294 (2022-23) → 305 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Snook El?
The student-teacher ratio at Snook El is 14.6:1, which is 1% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 7% 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 Snook El?
65.6% of students at Snook El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Snook El?
The largest demographic group at Snook El is White at 43.6% of enrollment, in Somerville, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Snook El?
Snook El has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Snook El rank among schools in Somerville?
By Resource Investment Index, Snook El ranks #2 of 4 schools in Somerville, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Somerville on the city page.
What other schools are in Snook Isd?
Besides Snook El, Snook Isd also operates Snook Secondary (318 students). See the Snook Isd district page for the complete list.