- Enrollment
- 2,057
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · San Benito, TX
Sullivan Environmental Science Academy
Federal NCES profile for Sullivan Environmental Science Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483879004427
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sullivan Environmental Science Academy earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #9 of 20
- schools in San Benito · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- large classes for Texas
- 91.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Sullivan Environmental Science Academy has class sizes larger than 71% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sullivan Environmental Science Academy ranks #9 of 20 schools in San Benito, TX.
School address
District: San Benito Cisd · Texas
NCES ID 483879004427 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+45 students YoY
Sullivan Environmental Science Academy grew from 341 students in 2022-23 to 386 in 2023-24 (+13.2%).
Teacher FTE held 23.4 → 23.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+45 students YoY 483879004427 · San Benito, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
367 enr · 16:1 · 91.2% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: San Benito H S (2,057 students)
Sullivan Environmental Science Academy grew from 341 students in 2022-23 to 386 in 2023-24 (+13.2%). Teacher FTE held 23.4 → 23.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Sullivan Environmental Science Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- San Benito H S
San Benito H S
2,057 students
- Berta Cabaza M 695
Berta Cabaza Middle
695 students
- San Benito Vet 645
San Benito Veterans Memorial Academy
645 students
- Cash El 611
Cash El
611 students
- San Benito Riv 558
San Benito Riverside Middle
558 students
- This school 367
Sullivan Environmental Science Academy
367 students
What this shows Sullivan Environmental Science Academy reports 367 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sullivan Environmental Science Academy compares
Sullivan Environmental Science Academy 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 | 16:1 | ▲ 9% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 91.2% | ▲ 47% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 367 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
367
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
91.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 71% in Texas - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.1%
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
$13,444
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 367 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 96.5%
White 3.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 96.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 6.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 6.8, Sullivan Environmental Science Academy is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for San Benito Cisd reports $13,444 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sullivan Environmental Science Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Benito H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Berta Cabaza Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| San Benito Veterans Memorial Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cash El | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| San Benito Riverside Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sullivan Environmental Science Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 645
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 611
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 558
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~367 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sullivan Environmental Science Academy
How many students attend Sullivan Environmental Science Academy?
Sullivan Environmental Science Academy has 367 students enrolled. It is a public school in San Benito, TX. CCD year-over-year: 341 (2022-23) → 386 (2023-24), up 45.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sullivan Environmental Science Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Sullivan Environmental Science Academy is 16:1, which is 9% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sullivan Environmental Science Academy?
91.2% of students at Sullivan Environmental Science Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sullivan Environmental Science Academy?
The largest demographic group at Sullivan Environmental Science Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 96.5% of enrollment, in San Benito, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sullivan Environmental Science Academy?
Sullivan Environmental Science Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Sullivan Environmental Science Academy rank among schools in San Benito?
By Resource Investment Index, Sullivan Environmental Science Academy ranks #9 of 20 schools in San Benito, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in San Benito on the city page.
What other schools are in San Benito Cisd?
Besides Sullivan Environmental Science Academy, San Benito Cisd also operates San Benito H S (2,057 students), Berta Cabaza Middle (695 students), and San Benito Veterans Memorial Academy (645 students). See the San Benito Cisd district page for the complete list.