- Enrollment
- 1,363
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Kerrville, TX
Starkey El
Federal NCES profile for Starkey El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 482559002851
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Starkey El earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Kerrville · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 51.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Starkey El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Starkey El ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Kerrville, TX.
School address
District: Kerrville Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482559002851 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Starkey El held near 458 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.2 → 32.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 482559002851 · Kerrville, TX Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
434 enr · 14:1 · 51.4% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Tivy H S (1,363 students)
Starkey El held near 458 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.2 → 32.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Starkey El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tivy H S
Tivy H S
1,363 students
- Peterson Middl
Peterson Middle
1,001 students
- Fred H Tally E 525
Fred H Tally El
525 students
- Nimitz El 520
Nimitz El
520 students
- Daniels El 516
Daniels El
516 students
- This school 434
Starkey El
434 students
What this shows Starkey El reports 434 students on the CCD universe file.
How Starkey El compares
Starkey 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 | 14:1 | ▼ 5% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.4% | ▼ 17% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 434 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
434
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
14:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 47% in Texas - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,258
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
Counselors1.3 FTE
Per 347 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 47.0%
Hispanic or Latino 46.1%
Two or More 3.0%
Asian 1.8%
African American 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 47.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.5, Starkey El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Kerrville Isd reports $10,258 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Starkey El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tivy H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Peterson Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fred H Tally El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Nimitz El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Daniels El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Starkey El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,001
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 525
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 520
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 516
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~434 students)
Frequently asked questions about Starkey El
How many students attend Starkey El?
Starkey El has 434 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Kerrville, TX. CCD year-over-year: 467 (2022-23) → 458 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Starkey El?
The student-teacher ratio at Starkey El is 14:1, which is 5% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 11% 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 Starkey El?
51.4% of students at Starkey El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Starkey El?
The largest demographic group at Starkey El is White at 47.0% of enrollment, in Kerrville, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Starkey El?
Starkey El has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Starkey El rank among elementary schools in Kerrville?
By Resource Investment Index, Starkey El ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Kerrville, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Kerrville on the city page.
What other schools are in Kerrville Isd?
Besides Starkey El, Kerrville Isd also operates Tivy H S (1,363 students), Peterson Middle (1,001 students), and Fred H Tally El (525 students). See the Kerrville Isd district page for the complete list.