- Enrollment
- 2,225
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Angleton, TX
Southside El
Federal NCES profile for Southside El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480831000204
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southside El earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Texas schools.
- #4 of 9
- schools in Angleton · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.7:1
- small classes for Texas
- 76.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Southside El has class sizes smaller than 79% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southside El ranks #4 of 9 schools in Angleton, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Southside El shrank from 315 students in 2022-23 to 296 in 2023-24 (-6.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 26.8 → 25.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-19 students YoY 480831000204 · Angleton, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
304 enr · 11.7:1 · 76.8% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Angleton H S (2,225 students)
Southside El shrank from 315 students in 2022-23 to 296 in 2023-24 (-6.0%). Teacher FTE lost 26.8 → 25.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Southside El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Angleton H S
Angleton H S
2,225 students
- Angleton J H S
Angleton J H School
1,567 students
- Westside El
Westside El
1,029 students
- Central El 533
Central El
533 students
- Northside El 479
Northside El
479 students
- This school 304
Southside El
304 students
What this shows Southside El reports 304 students on the CCD universe file.
How Southside El compares
Southside El is a shrinking 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 | 11.7:1 | ▼ 20% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.8% | ▲ 24% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 304 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
304
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 21% in Texas - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
28.3%
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
$12,378
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 304 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 51.6%
White 34.5%
African American 11.2%
Two or More 2.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 51.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.1, Southside El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Angleton Isd reports $12,378 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Southside El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angleton H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Angleton J H School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westside El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northside El | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Southside El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,567
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,029
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 533
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 479
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~304 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Southside El
How many students attend Southside El?
Southside El has 304 students enrolled. It is a public school in Angleton, TX. CCD year-over-year: 315 (2022-23) → 296 (2023-24), down 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southside El?
The student-teacher ratio at Southside El is 11.7:1, which is 20% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 25% 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 Southside El?
76.8% of students at Southside El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southside El?
The largest demographic group at Southside El is Hispanic or Latino at 51.6% of enrollment, in Angleton, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southside El?
Southside El has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical 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 Southside El rank among schools in Angleton?
By Resource Investment Index, Southside El ranks #4 of 9 schools in Angleton, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Angleton on the city page.
What other schools are in Angleton Isd?
Besides Southside El, Angleton Isd also operates Angleton H S (2,225 students), Angleton J H School (1,567 students), and Westside El (1,029 students). See the Angleton Isd district page for the complete list.