- Enrollment
- 798
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Levelland, TX
South El
Federal NCES profile for South El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 482724003060
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South El earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Texas schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Levelland · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.9:1
- small classes for Texas
- 76.3%
- free-lunch eligible
South El has class sizes smaller than 90% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South El ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Levelland, TX.
School address
District: Levelland Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482724003060 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
South El held near 271 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 22.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 482724003060 · Levelland, TX Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
238 enr · 9.9:1 · 76.3% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Levelland H S (798 students)
South El held near 271 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 22.3 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
- Levelland H S
Levelland H S
798 students
- Levelland Midd
Levelland Middle
736 students
- Levelland Acad
Levelland Academic Beginnings Center
518 students
- Levelland Int
Levelland Int
396 students
- Capitol El 285
Capitol El
285 students
- This school 238
South El
238 students
What this shows South El reports 238 students on the CCD universe file.
How South El compares
South 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 | 9.9:1 | ▼ 33% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.3% | ▲ 23% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 238 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.9:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
238
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
9.9:1
students per teacher
- 33% below state mean
Top 10% in Texas - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
28.2%
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
$13,300
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 238 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 77.3%
White 21.4%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.4%
Two or More 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 77.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.7, South El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Levelland Isd reports $13,300 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Levelland H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Levelland Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Levelland Academic Beginnings Center | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Levelland Int | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Capitol El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher 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
- 736
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 518
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 396
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 285
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 (~238 students)
Frequently asked questions about South El
How many students attend South El?
South El has 238 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Levelland, TX. CCD year-over-year: 274 (2022-23) → 271 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South El?
The student-teacher ratio at South El is 9.9:1, which is 33% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 37% 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 South El?
76.3% 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 Hispanic or Latino at 77.3% of enrollment, in Levelland, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South El?
South El has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 elementary schools in Levelland?
By Resource Investment Index, South El ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Levelland, 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 Levelland on the city page.
What other schools are in Levelland Isd?
Besides South El, Levelland Isd also operates Levelland H S (798 students), Levelland Middle (736 students), and Levelland Academic Beginnings Center (518 students). See the Levelland Isd district page for the complete list.