- Enrollment
- 379
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Breckenridge, TX
South El
Federal NCES profile for South El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 481122000599
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South El earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Texas schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Breckenridge · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17:1
- large classes for Texas
- 62.3%
- free-lunch eligible
South El has class sizes larger than 80% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South El ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Breckenridge, TX.
School address
District: Breckenridge Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481122000599 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
South El grew from 281 students in 2022-23 to 298 in 2023-24 (+6.0%).
Teacher FTE added 20.3 → 21.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+17 students YoY 481122000599 · Breckenridge, TX Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
340 enr · 17:1 · 62.3% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Breckenridge H S (379 students)
South El grew from 281 students in 2022-23 to 298 in 2023-24 (+6.0%). Teacher FTE added 20.3 → 21.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
South El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Breckenridge H
Breckenridge H S
379 students
- East El
East El
377 students
- This school
South El
340 students
- Breckenridge J
Breckenridge J H
278 students
What this shows South El reports 340 students on the CCD universe file.
How South El compares
South 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 | 17:1 | ▲ 16% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.3% | ▲ 1% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 340 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
340
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
17:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 80% in Texas - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
10.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,038
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 340 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 52.1%
Hispanic or Latino 41.2%
Two or More 2.6%
Asian 2.1%
African American 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: White at 52.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.7, South El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Breckenridge Isd reports $12,038 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breckenridge H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Breckenridge J H | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 377
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 278
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~340 students)
Frequently asked questions about South El
How many students attend South El?
South El has 340 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Breckenridge, TX. CCD year-over-year: 281 (2022-23) → 298 (2023-24), up 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South El?
The student-teacher ratio at South El is 17:1, which is 16% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South El?
62.3% of students at South El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South El?
The largest demographic group at South El is White at 52.1% of enrollment, in Breckenridge, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South El?
South El has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 South El rank among public schools in Breckenridge?
By Resource Investment Index, South El ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Breckenridge, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Breckenridge Isd?
Besides South El, Breckenridge Isd also operates Breckenridge H S (379 students), East El (377 students), and Breckenridge J H (278 students). See the Breckenridge Isd district page for the complete list.