- Enrollment
- 2,876
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Austin, TX
St Elmo El
Federal NCES profile for St Elmo El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480894000357
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
St Elmo El earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #35 of 162
- schools in Austin · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.7:1
- students per teacher
- 78.5%
- free-lunch eligible
St Elmo El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, St Elmo El ranks #35 of 162 schools in Austin, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
St Elmo El held near 299 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 24.0 → 23.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 480894000357 · Austin, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
305 enr · 12.7:1 · 78.5% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Bowie H S (2,876 students)
St Elmo El held near 299 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE held 24.0 → 23.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
St Elmo El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bowie H S
Bowie H S
2,876 students
- Akins H S
Akins H S
2,421 students
- Austin H S
Austin H S
2,323 students
- Anderson H S
Anderson H S
2,223 students
- Mccallum H S
Mccallum H S
1,897 students
- This school 305
St Elmo El
305 students
What this shows St Elmo El reports 305 students on the CCD universe file.
How St Elmo El compares
St Elmo 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 | 12.7:1 | ▼ 14% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.5% | ▲ 27% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 305 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
305
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 31% in Texas - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.9%
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
$12,950
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 305 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 68.9%
White 20.0%
African American 5.6%
Asian 3.3%
Two or More 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 68.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.1, St Elmo El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Austin Isd reports $12,950 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How St Elmo El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowie H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Akins H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Austin H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Anderson H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mccallum H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to St Elmo El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,421
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 2,323
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 2,223
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,897
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~305 students)
Frequently asked questions about St Elmo El
How many students attend St Elmo El?
St Elmo El has 305 students enrolled. It is a public school in Austin, TX. CCD year-over-year: 302 (2022-23) → 299 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Elmo El?
The student-teacher ratio at St Elmo El is 12.7:1, which is 14% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 19% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at St Elmo El?
78.5% of students at St Elmo El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of St Elmo El?
The largest demographic group at St Elmo El is Hispanic or Latino at 68.9% of enrollment, in Austin, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for St Elmo El?
St Elmo El has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 St Elmo El rank among schools in Austin?
By Resource Investment Index, St Elmo El ranks #35 of 162 schools in Austin, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Austin on the city page.
What other schools are in Austin Isd?
Besides St Elmo El, Austin Isd also operates Bowie H S (2,876 students), Akins H S (2,421 students), and Austin H S (2,323 students). See the Austin Isd district page for the complete list.