- Enrollment
- 2,735
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Midland, TX
South El
Federal NCES profile for South El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483057003452
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South El earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Texas schools.
- #23 of 29
- schools in Midland · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21:1
- large classes for Texas
- 79.1%
- free-lunch eligible
South El has class sizes larger than 94% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South El ranks #23 of 29 schools in Midland, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
South El held near 607 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 31.2 → 27.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 483057003452 · Midland, TX Other · MID · TRAD
651 enr · 21:1 · 79.1% lunch · RII 18
Nearest enrollment peer: Legacy H S (2,735 students)
South El held near 607 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 31.2 → 27.6 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
- Legacy H S
Legacy H S
2,735 students
- Midland H S
Midland H S
2,718 students
- Idea Travis Ac
Idea Travis Academy
1,298 students
- Goddard J H
Goddard J H
1,210 students
- Abell J H
Abell J H
1,129 students
- This school 651
South El
651 students
What this shows South El reports 651 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 | 21:1 | ▲ 43% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.1% | ▲ 28% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 651 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
651
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
21:1
students per teacher
- 43% above state mean
Top 94% in Texas - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
30.1%
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
$11,367
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 651 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 88.6%
African American 5.4%
White 4.8%
Two or More 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 88.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.0, South El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
District finance for Midland Isd reports $11,367 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legacy H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Midland H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Idea Travis Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Goddard J H | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Abell J H | Larger | Lower 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
- 2,718
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,298
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,210
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,129
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~651 students)
Frequently asked questions about South El
How many students attend South El?
South El has 651 students enrolled. It is a public school in Midland, TX. CCD year-over-year: 607 (2022-23) → 607 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South El?
The student-teacher ratio at South El is 21:1, which is 43% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 34% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South El?
79.1% 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 88.6% of enrollment, in Midland, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South El?
South El has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (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 South El rank among schools in Midland?
By Resource Investment Index, South El ranks #23 of 29 schools in Midland, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Midland on the city page.
What other schools are in Midland Isd?
Besides South El, Midland Isd also operates Legacy H S (2,735 students), Midland H S (2,718 students), and Idea Travis Academy (1,298 students). See the Midland Isd district page for the complete list.