Enrollment
527
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 483432003851
South Shaver El — Pasadena, TX
Federal NCES profile for South Shaver El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 42/100.
👥 Class size 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 45
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Pasadena Isd · Texas
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.2:1
vs 14.6:1 Texas avg
-16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
88.4%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+43% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South Shaver El compares with Texas and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
South Shaver El reports 527 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 41.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 16% below the Texas state mean of 14.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 23% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 88.4% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 43% above the Texas average and 71% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 527 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 22.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Pasadena Isd spends $14,899 per pupil district-wide, below the Texas average of $17,150 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 31.7% from local sources (property taxes), 43.5% from the state, and 24.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How South Shaver El compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Texas state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.2:1 | ▼ 16% | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.4% | ▲ 43% | 61.9% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 527 | top 54% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
88.4%
free-lunch eligible
— 43% 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
12.2:1
students per teacher
— 16% below state mean
Top 20% in Texas — lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
22.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,899
per pupil, district-wide
— below Texas avg of $17,150
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 527 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 527 Top 54% in Texas — larger than 46% of 9,061 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 41.0
Students per teacher 12.2:1 -16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 88.4% +43% vs state
NCES ID 483432003851
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 92.0%
White 4.6%
African American 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 92.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 527:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 22.0%
In-school suspensions 14
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pasadena Isd, which includes South Shaver El.
$14,899
Per student
-13%
vs Texas
Avg $17,150
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 31.7%
State 43.5%
Federal 24.8%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,692
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Enrollment
- 3,177
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Enrollment
- 2,627
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Enrollment
- 2,217
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Enrollment
- 2,185
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
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Parkwood El
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Bailey El
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Jensen El
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about South Shaver El
How many students attend South Shaver El?
South Shaver El has 527 students enrolled. It is a other school in PASADENA, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Shaver El?
The student-teacher ratio at South Shaver El is 12.2:1, which is 16% lower than the Texas average of 14.6:1 and 23% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Shaver El?
88.4% of students at South Shaver El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Shaver El?
The largest demographic group at South Shaver El is Hispanic or Latino at 92.0%. The school serves a diverse student body in PASADENA, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Shaver El?
South Shaver El has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.