Enrollment
639
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Von Ormy, TX
S/Sgt Michael P Barrera Veterans El
Federal NCES profile for S/Sgt Michael P Barrera Veterans El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 484074009129
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
S/Sgt Michael P Barrera Veterans El earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Von Ormy · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.8:1
- large classes for Texas
- 86.8%
- free-lunch eligible
S/Sgt Michael P Barrera Veterans El has class sizes larger than 85% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, S/Sgt Michael P Barrera Veterans El ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Von Ormy, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.8:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
86.8%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How S/Sgt Michael P Barrera Veterans El compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at S/Sgt Michael P Barrera Veterans El
S/Sgt Michael P Barrera Veterans El is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Von Ormy, Texas, enrolling 639 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 86.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 639 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 2,058 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #1,427.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (92% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 15/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 639 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 24.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Somerset Isd also operates Somerset H S (1,175 students) and Somerset El (716 students) alongside S/Sgt Michael P Barrera Veterans 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 S/Sgt Michael P Barrera Veterans El compares
S/Sgt Michael P Barrera Veterans 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 | 17.8:1 | ▲ 21% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.8% | ▲ 40% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 639 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
639
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
86.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 85% in Texas - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.8%
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
$12,426
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 639 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
36
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.4 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
Hispanic or Latino 92.3%
White 5.6%
Two or More 1.1%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 92.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.5, S/Sgt Michael P Barrera Veterans El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Somerset Isd, which includes S/Sgt Michael P Barrera Veterans El.
$12,426
Per student
-9%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 16.2%
State 59.4%
Federal 24.4%
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 S/Sgt Michael P Barrera Veterans El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Somerset H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Somerset El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Savannah Heights Int | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Somerset J H | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Somerset Early Childhood El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to S/Sgt Michael P Barrera Veterans El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,175
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 716
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 618
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 608
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 373
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~639 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about S/Sgt Michael P Barrera Veterans El
How many students attend S/Sgt Michael P Barrera Veterans El?
S/Sgt Michael P Barrera Veterans El has 639 students enrolled. It is a public school in Von Ormy, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at S/Sgt Michael P Barrera Veterans El?
The student-teacher ratio at S/Sgt Michael P Barrera Veterans El is 17.8:1, which is 21% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at S/Sgt Michael P Barrera Veterans El?
86.8% of students at S/Sgt Michael P Barrera Veterans El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of S/Sgt Michael P Barrera Veterans El?
The largest demographic group at S/Sgt Michael P Barrera Veterans El is Hispanic or Latino at 92.3% of enrollment, in Von Ormy, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for S/Sgt Michael P Barrera Veterans El?
S/Sgt Michael P Barrera Veterans El has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 S/Sgt Michael P Barrera Veterans El rank among public schools in Von Ormy?
By Resource Investment Index, S/Sgt Michael P Barrera Veterans El ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Von Ormy, 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 Von Ormy on the city page.
Is S/Sgt Michael P Barrera Veterans El a good school?
S/Sgt Michael P Barrera Veterans El earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools. 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 Somerset Isd?
Besides S/Sgt Michael P Barrera Veterans El, Somerset Isd also operates Somerset H S (1,175 students), Somerset El (716 students), and Savannah Heights Int (618 students). See the Somerset Isd district page for the complete list.
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