- Enrollment
- 3,535
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Arlington, TX
Speer El
Federal NCES profile for Speer El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480870000264
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Speer El earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Texas schools.
- #38 of 63
- schools in Arlington · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.6:1
- large classes for Texas
- 92.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Speer El has class sizes larger than 77% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Speer El ranks #38 of 63 schools in Arlington, TX.
School address
District: Arlington Isd · Texas
NCES ID 480870000264 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Speer El held near 660 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 41.3 → 45.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-23 students YoY 480870000264 · Arlington, TX Other · MID · TRAD
682 enr · 16.6:1 · 92.1% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Martin H S (3,535 students)
Speer El held near 660 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount). Teacher FTE added 41.3 → 45.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Speer El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Martin H S
Martin H S
3,535 students
- Sam Houston H
Sam Houston H S
3,208 students
- Arlington H S
Arlington H S
2,580 students
- Lamar H S
Lamar H S
2,457 students
- Bowie H S
Bowie H S
2,140 students
- This school 682
Speer El
682 students
What this shows Speer El reports 682 students on the CCD universe file.
How Speer El compares
Speer 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 | 16.6:1 | ▲ 13% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 92.1% | ▲ 49% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 682 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
682
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
92.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 77% in Texas - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
35.6%
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
$11,746
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 343 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 86.1%
African American 8.8%
White 2.6%
Asian 1.0%
Two or More 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 86.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.0, Speer El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Arlington Isd reports $11,746 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Speer El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martin H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sam Houston H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Arlington H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lamar H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bowie H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Speer El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,208
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 2,580
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 2,457
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 2,140
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- 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 (~682 students)
Frequently asked questions about Speer El
How many students attend Speer El?
Speer El has 682 students enrolled. It is a public school in Arlington, TX. CCD year-over-year: 683 (2022-23) → 660 (2023-24), nearly flat (-23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Speer El?
The student-teacher ratio at Speer El is 16.6:1, which is 13% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Speer El?
92.1% of students at Speer El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Speer El?
The largest demographic group at Speer El is Hispanic or Latino at 86.1% of enrollment, in Arlington, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Speer El?
Speer El has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Speer El rank among schools in Arlington?
By Resource Investment Index, Speer El ranks #38 of 63 schools in Arlington, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Arlington on the city page.
What other schools are in Arlington Isd?
Besides Speer El, Arlington Isd also operates Martin H S (3,535 students), Sam Houston H S (3,208 students), and Arlington H S (2,580 students). See the Arlington Isd district page for the complete list.