- Enrollment
- 1,175
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Somerset, TX
Somerset El
Federal NCES profile for Somerset El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 484074004622
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Somerset El earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Somerset · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.9:1
- large classes for Texas
- 83.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Somerset El has class sizes larger than 70% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Somerset El ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Somerset, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Somerset El held near 718 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 45.5 → 43.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 484074004622 · Somerset, TX Elementary · MID · TRAD
716 enr · 15.9:1 · 83.4% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Somerset H S (1,175 students)
Somerset El held near 718 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 45.5 → 43.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Somerset El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Somerset H S
Somerset H S
1,175 students
- This school
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
- Somerset Early 373
Somerset Early Childhood El
373 students
What this shows Somerset El reports 716 students on the CCD universe file.
How Somerset El compares
Somerset 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 | 15.9:1 | ▲ 8% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.4% | ▲ 35% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 716 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
716
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.4%
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
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 70% in Texas - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.5%
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 716 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
25
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 91.9%
White 7.0%
Asian 0.4%
Two or More 0.4%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 91.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.0, Somerset El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Somerset Isd reports $12,583 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Somerset El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Somerset H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| S/Sgt Michael P Barrera Veterans El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Savannah Heights Int | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Somerset J H | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Somerset Early Childhood El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Somerset El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- Enrollment
- 373
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~716 students)
Frequently asked questions about Somerset El
How many students attend Somerset El?
Somerset El has 716 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Somerset, TX. CCD year-over-year: 727 (2022-23) → 718 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Somerset El?
The student-teacher ratio at Somerset El is 15.9:1, which is 8% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Somerset El?
83.4% of students at Somerset El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Somerset El?
The largest demographic group at Somerset El is Hispanic or Latino at 91.9% of enrollment, in Somerset, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Somerset El?
Somerset El has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 El rank among public schools in Somerset?
By Resource Investment Index, Somerset El ranks #5 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 El, Somerset Isd also operates Somerset H S (1,175 students), S/Sgt Michael P Barrera Veterans El (639 students), and Savannah Heights Int (618 students). See the Somerset Isd district page for the complete list.