- Enrollment
- 328
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Stanton, TX
Stanton El
Federal NCES profile for Stanton El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 484143004739
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stanton El earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Texas schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Stanton · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.4:1
- small classes for Texas
- 52.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Stanton El has class sizes smaller than 73% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stanton El ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Stanton, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Stanton El shrank from 518 students in 2022-23 to 492 in 2023-24 (-5.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 39.9 → 37.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-26 students YoY 484143004739 · Stanton, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
483 enr · 12.4:1 · 52.7% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Stanton H S (328 students)
Stanton El shrank from 518 students in 2022-23 to 492 in 2023-24 (-5.0%). Teacher FTE lost 39.9 → 37.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Stanton El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Stanton El
483 students
- Stanton H S
Stanton H S
328 students
- Stanton Middle
Stanton Middle
251 students
What this shows Stanton El reports 483 students on the CCD universe file.
How Stanton El compares
Stanton El is a shrinking 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 | 12.4:1 | ▼ 16% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.7% | ▼ 15% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 483 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
483
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 27% in Texas - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.7%
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
$15,361
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 483 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 73.9%
White 23.6%
Two or More 0.8%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 73.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.8, Stanton El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Stanton Isd reports $15,361 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Stanton El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stanton H S | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stanton Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stanton El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 251
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~483 students)
Frequently asked questions about Stanton El
How many students attend Stanton El?
Stanton El has 483 students enrolled. It is a public school in Stanton, TX. CCD year-over-year: 518 (2022-23) → 492 (2023-24), down 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stanton El?
The student-teacher ratio at Stanton El is 12.4:1, which is 16% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 21% 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 Stanton El?
52.7% of students at Stanton El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stanton El?
The largest demographic group at Stanton El is Hispanic or Latino at 73.9% of enrollment, in Stanton, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stanton El?
Stanton El has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Stanton El rank among public schools in Stanton?
By Resource Investment Index, Stanton El ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Stanton, 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 Stanton Isd?
Besides Stanton El, Stanton Isd also operates Stanton H S (328 students) and Stanton Middle (251 students). See the Stanton Isd district page for the complete list.