- Enrollment
- 3,004
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · El Paso, TX
Ssg Manuel R Puentes
Federal NCES profile for Ssg Manuel R Puentes, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 484071012872
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ssg Manuel R Puentes earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Texas schools.
- #11 of 33
- middle schools in El Paso · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.1:1
- large classes for Texas
- 45.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Ssg Manuel R Puentes has class sizes larger than 87% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ssg Manuel R Puentes ranks #11 of 33 middle schools in El Paso, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Ssg Manuel R Puentes held near 1,085 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 57.5 → 46.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 484071012872 · El Paso, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
1,031 enr · 18.1:1 · 45.7% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Eastlake H S (3,004 students)
Ssg Manuel R Puentes held near 1,085 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 57.5 → 46.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Ssg Manuel R Puentes in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Eastlake H S
Eastlake H S
3,004 students
- Pebble Hills H
Pebble Hills H S
2,952 students
- Socorro H S
Socorro H S
2,579 students
- Montwood H S
Montwood H S
2,499 students
- El Dorado H S
El Dorado H S
2,109 students
- This school 1,031
Ssg Manuel R Puentes
1,031 students
What this shows Ssg Manuel R Puentes reports 1,031 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ssg Manuel R Puentes compares
Ssg Manuel R Puentes 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 | 18.1:1 | ▲ 23% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.7% | ▼ 26% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,031 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,031
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 87% in Texas - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.8%
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
$11,574
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 344 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
81
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 84.0%
White 8.4%
African American 4.6%
Two or More 1.6%
Asian 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 84.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.5, Ssg Manuel R Puentes is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Socorro Isd reports $11,574 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ssg Manuel R Puentes Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastlake H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pebble Hills H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Socorro H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Montwood H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| El Dorado H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ssg Manuel R Puentes's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,952
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 2,579
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,499
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,109
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~1,031 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Ssg Manuel R Puentes
How many students attend Ssg Manuel R Puentes?
Ssg Manuel R Puentes has 1,031 students enrolled. It is a middle school in El Paso, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,082 (2022-23) → 1,085 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ssg Manuel R Puentes?
The student-teacher ratio at Ssg Manuel R Puentes is 18.1:1, which is 23% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ssg Manuel R Puentes?
45.7% of students at Ssg Manuel R Puentes are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ssg Manuel R Puentes?
The largest demographic group at Ssg Manuel R Puentes is Hispanic or Latino at 84.0% of enrollment, in El Paso, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ssg Manuel R Puentes?
Ssg Manuel R Puentes 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 Ssg Manuel R Puentes rank among middle schools in El Paso?
By Resource Investment Index, Ssg Manuel R Puentes ranks #11 of 33 middle schools in El Paso, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in El Paso on the city page.
What other schools are in Socorro Isd?
Besides Ssg Manuel R Puentes, Socorro Isd also operates Eastlake H S (3,004 students), Pebble Hills H S (2,952 students), and Socorro H S (2,579 students). See the Socorro Isd district page for the complete list.