- Enrollment
- 1,175
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Somerset, TX
Somerset Early Childhood El
Federal NCES profile for Somerset Early Childhood El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 484074008115
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Somerset Early Childhood El earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Somerset · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.8:1
- large classes for Texas
- 83.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Somerset Early Childhood El has class sizes larger than 85% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Somerset Early Childhood El ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Somerset, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+27 students YoY
Somerset Early Childhood El grew from 352 students in 2022-23 to 379 in 2023-24 (+7.7%).
Teacher FTE held 21.2 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+27 students YoY 484074008115 · Somerset, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
373 enr · 17.8:1 · 83.5% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Somerset H S (1,175 students)
Somerset Early Childhood El grew from 352 students in 2022-23 to 379 in 2023-24 (+7.7%). Teacher FTE held 21.2 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Somerset Early Childhood El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Somerset H S
Somerset H S
1,175 students
- Somerset El
Somerset El
716 students
- S/Sgt Michael
S/Sgt Michael P Barrera Veterans El
639 students
- Savannah Heigh
Savannah Heights Int
618 students
- Somerset J H
Somerset J H
608 students
- This school 373
Somerset Early Childhood El
373 students
What this shows Somerset Early Childhood El reports 373 students on the CCD universe file.
How Somerset Early Childhood El compares
Somerset Early Childhood El is a growing 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 | 17.8:1 | ▲ 21% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.5% | ▲ 35% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 373 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
373
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 85% in Texas - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.0%
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
$12,583
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 373 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 93.8%
White 5.9%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 93.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.7, Somerset Early Childhood El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
District finance for Somerset Isd reports $12,583 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Somerset Early Childhood El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Somerset H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Somerset El | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| S/Sgt Michael P Barrera Veterans El | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Savannah Heights Int | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Somerset J H | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Somerset Early Childhood El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 716
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 639
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 618
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 608
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~373 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Somerset Early Childhood El
How many students attend Somerset Early Childhood El?
Somerset Early Childhood El has 373 students enrolled. It is a public school in Somerset, TX. CCD year-over-year: 352 (2022-23) → 379 (2023-24), up 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Somerset Early Childhood El?
The student-teacher ratio at Somerset Early Childhood El is 17.8:1, which is 21% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Somerset Early Childhood El?
83.5% of students at Somerset Early Childhood El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Somerset Early Childhood El?
The largest demographic group at Somerset Early Childhood El is Hispanic or Latino at 93.8% of enrollment, in Somerset, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Somerset Early Childhood El?
Somerset Early Childhood El has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Somerset Early Childhood El rank among public schools in Somerset?
By Resource Investment Index, Somerset Early Childhood El ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Somerset, 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 Somerset on the city page.
What other schools are in Somerset Isd?
Besides Somerset Early Childhood El, Somerset Isd also operates Somerset H S (1,175 students), Somerset El (716 students), and S/Sgt Michael P Barrera Veterans El (639 students). See the Somerset Isd district page for the complete list.