- Enrollment
- 1,529
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Everman, TX
Souder El
Federal NCES profile for Souder El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 481881001761
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Souder El earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in Everman · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 91.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Souder El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Souder El ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Everman, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Souder El shrank from 385 students in 2022-23 to 359 in 2023-24 (-6.8%).
Teacher FTE added 24.9 → 25.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-26 students YoY 481881001761 · Everman, TX Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
315 enr · 13.1:1 · 91.4% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Everman H S (1,529 students)
Souder El shrank from 385 students in 2022-23 to 359 in 2023-24 (-6.8%). Teacher FTE added 24.9 → 25.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Souder El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Everman H S
Everman H S
1,529 students
- Charles Baxter
Charles Baxter J H
709 students
- Dan Powell Ear 561
Dan Powell Early Learning Academy
561 students
- Roy Johnson St 441
Roy Johnson Stem Academy
441 students
- John and Polly 424
John and Polly Townley El
424 students
- This school 315
Souder El
315 students
What this shows Souder El reports 315 students on the CCD universe file.
How Souder El compares
Souder 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 11% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 91.4% | ▲ 48% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 315 | top 74% | - | - |
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.
315
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
91.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; 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
30.5%
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
$14,468
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 315 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 74.0%
African American 21.6%
White 2.9%
Two or More 1.3%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 74.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.5, Souder El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Everman Isd reports $14,468 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Souder El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Everman H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Charles Baxter J H | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dan Powell Early Learning Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roy Johnson Stem Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John and Polly Townley El | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Souder El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 709
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 561
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 441
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 424
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~315 students)
Frequently asked questions about Souder El
How many students attend Souder El?
Souder El has 315 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Everman, TX. CCD year-over-year: 385 (2022-23) → 359 (2023-24), down 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Souder El?
The student-teacher ratio at Souder 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 Souder El?
91.4% of students at Souder El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Souder El?
The largest demographic group at Souder El is Hispanic or Latino at 74.0% of enrollment, in Everman, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Souder El?
Souder El has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Souder El rank among elementary schools in Everman?
By Resource Investment Index, Souder El ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Everman, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Everman on the city page.
What other schools are in Everman Isd?
Besides Souder El, Everman Isd also operates Everman H S (1,529 students), Charles Baxter J H (709 students), and Dan Powell Early Learning Academy (561 students). See the Everman Isd district page for the complete list.