- Enrollment
- 1,175
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+66 students YoY
S/Sgt Michael P Barrera Veterans El grew from 583 students in 2022-23 to 649 in 2023-24 (+11.3%).
Teacher FTE added 36.9 → 39.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+66 students YoY 484074009129 · Von Ormy, TX Other · MID · TRAD
639 enr · 17.8:1 · 86.8% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Somerset H S (1,175 students)
S/Sgt Michael P Barrera Veterans El grew from 583 students in 2022-23 to 649 in 2023-24 (+11.3%). Teacher FTE added 36.9 → 39.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
S/Sgt Michael P Barrera Veterans El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Somerset H S
Somerset H S
1,175 students
- Somerset El
Somerset El
716 students
- This school
S/Sgt Michael P Barrera Veterans El
639 students
- Savannah Heigh
Savannah Heights Int
618 students
- Somerset J H
Somerset J H
608 students
- Somerset Early 373
Somerset Early Childhood El
373 students
What this shows S/Sgt Michael P Barrera Veterans El reports 639 students on the CCD universe file.
How S/Sgt Michael P Barrera Veterans El compares
S/Sgt Michael P Barrera Veterans 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,583
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 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.
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
District finance for Somerset Isd reports $12,583 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~639 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.8:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 583 (2022-23) → 649 (2023-24), up 66.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.