Enrollment
459
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mabank, TX
Southside El
Federal NCES profile for Southside El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482868007373
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southside El earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Mabank · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 75.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Southside El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southside El ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Mabank, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
75.1%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Southside El compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Southside El
Southside El is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Mabank, Texas, enrolling 459 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 75.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 459 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 1,859 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #702.
Its student body is led by White (59%) and Hispanic or Latino (30%) (diversity index 56/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 459 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
17.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Mabank Isd spends $10,350 per pupil, 24% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 17.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Mabank Isd also operates Mabank H S (1,173 students) and Central El (723 students) alongside Southside 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 Southside El compares
Southside 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 | 15.8:1 | ▲ 7% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.1% | ▲ 21% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 459 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
459
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
75.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 69% in Texas - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,350
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.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 459 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
64
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
White 58.6%
Hispanic or Latino 29.8%
Two or More 4.8%
African American 3.5%
Asian 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 58.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.4, Southside El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mabank Isd, which includes Southside El.
$10,350
Per student
-24%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.6%
State 39.2%
Federal 17.2%
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 Southside El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mabank H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central El | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mabank J H | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mabank Int | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lakeview El | Similar size | Similar 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
- 1,173
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 723
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 652
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 610
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 501
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other 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 (~459 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Southside El
How many students attend Southside El?
Southside El has 459 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mabank, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southside El?
The student-teacher ratio at Southside El is 15.8:1, which is 7% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Southside El?
75.1% 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 White at 58.6% of enrollment, in Mabank, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southside El?
Southside El has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Southside El rank among public schools in Mabank?
By Resource Investment Index, Southside El ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Mabank, 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 Mabank on the city page.
Is Southside El a good school?
Southside El earns 43/100 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 Mabank Isd?
Besides Southside El, Mabank Isd also operates Mabank H S (1,173 students), Central El (723 students), and Mabank J H (652 students). See the Mabank Isd district page for the complete list.
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