Enrollment
456
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.7:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
85.0%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South El compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at South El
South El is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Plainview, Texas, enrolling 456 students.
At 14.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Texas median, within a few percentage points of the 14.7:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 85.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 456 students, its enrollment sits close to the Texas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 2,019 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #822.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 30/100).
Its district draws 24.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Plainview Isd also operates Plainview H S (1,418 students) and Plainview J H (634 students) alongside South El.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How South El compares
South El on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,389
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Plainview Isd, which includes South El.
$12,389
Per student
-9%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.0%
State 50.4%
Federal 24.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,418
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~456 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.7:1)
Next steps
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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.
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.
Is South El a good school?
South El earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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