- Enrollment
- 1,418
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Plainview, TX
South El
Federal NCES profile for South El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 483507022851
👥 S:T ratio 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South El earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #5 of 10
- public schools in Plainview · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 85.0%
- free-lunch eligible
South El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South El ranks #5 of 10 public schools in Plainview, TX.
School address
District: Plainview Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483507022851 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+52 students YoY
South El grew from 426 students in 2022-23 to 478 in 2023-24 (+12.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 31.7 → 30.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+52 students YoY 483507022851 · Plainview, TX Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
456 enr · 14.7:1 · 85.0% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Plainview H S (1,418 students)
South El grew from 426 students in 2022-23 to 478 in 2023-24 (+12.2%). Teacher FTE lost 31.7 → 30.0 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
- Plainview H S
Plainview H S
1,418 students
- Plainview J H
Plainview J H
634 students
- Plainview Int 554
Plainview Int
554 students
- Central El 505
Central El
505 students
- North El 492
North El
492 students
- This school 456
South El
456 students
What this shows South El reports 456 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 | 14.7:1 | ▼ 0% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.0% | ▲ 37% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 456 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
456
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 56% in Texas - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$13,396
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.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 83.1%
White 11.0%
African American 3.9%
Asian 0.9%
Two or More 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 83.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.6, South El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
District finance for Plainview Isd reports $13,396 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plainview H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Plainview J H | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Plainview Int | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North El | 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
- 634
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 554
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 505
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 492
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~456 students)
Frequently asked questions about South El
How many students attend South El?
South El has 456 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Plainview, TX. CCD year-over-year: 426 (2022-23) → 478 (2023-24), up 52.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South El?
The student-teacher ratio at South El is 14.7:1, which is 0% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South El?
85.0% 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 83.1% of enrollment, in Plainview, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South El?
South El has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does South El rank among public schools in Plainview?
By Resource Investment Index, South El ranks #5 of 10 public schools in Plainview, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Plainview on the city page.
What other schools are in Plainview Isd?
Besides South El, Plainview Isd also operates Plainview H S (1,418 students), Plainview J H (634 students), and Plainview Int (554 students). See the Plainview Isd district page for the complete list.