- Enrollment
- 1,129
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Spicewood, TX
Spicewood El
Federal NCES profile for Spicewood El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482901010470
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Spicewood El earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Spicewood · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.3:1
- large classes for Texas
- 48.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Spicewood El has class sizes larger than 74% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Spicewood El ranks #1 of 3 schools in Spicewood, TX.
School address
District: Marble Falls Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482901010470 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+50 students YoY
Spicewood El grew from 202 students in 2022-23 to 252 in 2023-24 (+24.8%).
Teacher FTE added 19.8 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+50 students YoY 482901010470 · Spicewood, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
310 enr · 16.3:1 · 48.0% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Marble Falls H S (1,129 students)
Spicewood El grew from 202 students in 2022-23 to 252 in 2023-24 (+24.8%). Teacher FTE added 19.8 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Spicewood El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Marble Falls H
Marble Falls H S
1,129 students
- Marble Falls M
Marble Falls Middle
852 students
- Colt El
Colt El
572 students
- Marble Falls E
Marble Falls El
569 students
- Highland Lakes
Highland Lakes El
524 students
- This school 310
Spicewood El
310 students
What this shows Spicewood El reports 310 students on the CCD universe file.
How Spicewood El compares
Spicewood El is a growing 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 | 16.3:1 | ▲ 11% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.0% | ▼ 22% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 310 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
310
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 74% in Texas - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,942
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 310 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.4%
Hispanic or Latino 24.5%
Two or More 3.5%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 69.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.7, Spicewood El is about as mixed as the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Marble Falls Isd reports $12,942 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Spicewood El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marble Falls H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Marble Falls Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Colt El | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Marble Falls El | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Highland Lakes El | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Spicewood El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 852
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 572
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 569
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 524
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- 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 (~310 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Spicewood El
How many students attend Spicewood El?
Spicewood El has 310 students enrolled. It is a public school in Spicewood, TX. CCD year-over-year: 202 (2022-23) → 252 (2023-24), up 50.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spicewood El?
The student-teacher ratio at Spicewood El is 16.3:1, which is 11% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Spicewood El?
48.0% of students at Spicewood El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Spicewood El?
The largest demographic group at Spicewood El is White at 69.4% of enrollment, in Spicewood, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Spicewood El?
Spicewood El has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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 Spicewood El rank among schools in Spicewood?
By Resource Investment Index, Spicewood El ranks #1 of 3 schools in Spicewood, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Marble Falls Isd?
Besides Spicewood El, Marble Falls Isd also operates Marble Falls H S (1,129 students), Marble Falls Middle (852 students), and Colt El (572 students). See the Marble Falls Isd district page for the complete list.