- Enrollment
- 207
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Somerville, TX
Somerville El
Federal NCES profile for Somerville El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 484077004625
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Somerville El earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Somerville · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.1:1
- small classes for Texas
- 70.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Somerville El has class sizes smaller than 84% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Somerville El ranks #3 of 4 schools in Somerville, TX.
School address
District: Somerville Isd · Texas
NCES ID 484077004625 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Somerville El shrank from 225 students in 2022-23 to 209 in 2023-24 (-7.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 18.3 → 16.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-16 students YoY 484077004625 · Somerville, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
200 enr · 11.1:1 · 70.7% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Somerville H S (207 students)
Somerville El shrank from 225 students in 2022-23 to 209 in 2023-24 (-7.1%). Teacher FTE lost 18.3 → 16.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Somerville El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Somerville H S
Somerville H S
207 students
- This school
Somerville El
200 students
- Somerville Int
Somerville Int
160 students
What this shows Somerville El reports 200 students on the CCD universe file.
How Somerville El compares
Somerville 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 | 11.1:1 | ▼ 24% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.7% | ▲ 14% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 200 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
200
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 16% in Texas - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
35.0%
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
$14,970
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 200 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 46.5%
White 32.5%
African American 11.0%
Two or More 8.0%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 46.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.9, Somerville El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Somerville Isd reports $14,970 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Somerville El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Somerville H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Somerville Int | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Somerville El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 160
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~200 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Somerville El
How many students attend Somerville El?
Somerville El has 200 students enrolled. It is a public school in Somerville, TX. CCD year-over-year: 225 (2022-23) → 209 (2023-24), down 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Somerville El?
The student-teacher ratio at Somerville El is 11.1:1, which is 24% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 29% 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 Somerville El?
70.7% of students at Somerville El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Somerville El?
The largest demographic group at Somerville El is Hispanic or Latino at 46.5% of enrollment, in Somerville, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Somerville El?
Somerville 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 Somerville El rank among schools in Somerville?
By Resource Investment Index, Somerville El ranks #3 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 Somerville Isd?
Besides Somerville El, Somerville Isd also operates Somerville H S (207 students) and Somerville Int (160 students). See the Somerville Isd district page for the complete list.