- Enrollment
- 1,173
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Southside El held near 493 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 30.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 482868007373 · Mabank, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
459 enr · 15.8:1 · 75.1% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Mabank H S (1,173 students)
Southside El held near 493 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 30.1 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
- Mabank H S
Mabank H S
1,173 students
- Central El
Central El
723 students
- Mabank J H
Mabank J H
652 students
- Mabank Int
Mabank Int
610 students
- Lakeview El
Lakeview El
501 students
- This school 459
Southside El
459 students
What this shows Southside El reports 459 students on the CCD universe file.
How Southside El compares
Southside El held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$10,438
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 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.
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
District finance for Mabank Isd reports $10,438 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 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
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 (~459 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 486 (2022-23) → 493 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
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, 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 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.
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.