- Enrollment
- 1,270
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sulphur Springs, TX
Sulphur Springs El
Federal NCES profile for Sulphur Springs El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 484182012791
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sulphur Springs El earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Texas schools.
- #5 of 5
- elementary schools in Sulphur Springs · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12:1
- small classes for Texas
- 65.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Sulphur Springs El has class sizes smaller than 77% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sulphur Springs El ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Sulphur Springs, TX.
School address
District: Sulphur Springs Isd · Texas
NCES ID 484182012791 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Sulphur Springs El held near 639 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 50.2 → 46.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 484182012791 · Sulphur Springs, TX Elementary · MID · TRAD
598 enr · 12:1 · 65.4% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Sulphur Springs H S (1,270 students)
Sulphur Springs El held near 639 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 50.2 → 46.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Sulphur Springs El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sulphur Spring
Sulphur Springs H S
1,270 students
- Sulphur Spring
Sulphur Springs Middle
961 students
- This school
Sulphur Springs El
598 students
- Barbara Bush P 310
Barbara Bush Pri
310 students
- Rowena Johnson 306
Rowena Johnson Pri
306 students
- Bowie Pri 295
Bowie Pri
295 students
What this shows Sulphur Springs El reports 598 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sulphur Springs El compares
Sulphur Springs 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 | 12:1 | ▼ 18% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.4% | ▲ 6% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 598 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
598
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
12:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 23% in Texas - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,619
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 598 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 52.8%
Hispanic or Latino 31.6%
African American 10.0%
Two or More 4.2%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 52.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.0, Sulphur Springs El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sulphur Springs Isd reports $11,619 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sulphur Springs El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sulphur Springs H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sulphur Springs Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Barbara Bush Pri | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rowena Johnson Pri | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bowie Pri | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sulphur Springs El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 961
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 310
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 306
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 295
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~598 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sulphur Springs El
How many students attend Sulphur Springs El?
Sulphur Springs El has 598 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sulphur Springs, TX. CCD year-over-year: 639 (2022-23) → 639 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sulphur Springs El?
The student-teacher ratio at Sulphur Springs El is 12:1, which is 18% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 24% 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 Sulphur Springs El?
65.4% of students at Sulphur Springs El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sulphur Springs El?
The largest demographic group at Sulphur Springs El is White at 52.8% of enrollment, in Sulphur Springs, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sulphur Springs El?
Sulphur Springs El has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Sulphur Springs El rank among elementary schools in Sulphur Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Sulphur Springs El ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Sulphur Springs, 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 Sulphur Springs on the city page.
What other schools are in Sulphur Springs Isd?
Besides Sulphur Springs El, Sulphur Springs Isd also operates Sulphur Springs H S (1,270 students), Sulphur Springs Middle (961 students), and Barbara Bush Pri (310 students). See the Sulphur Springs Isd district page for the complete list.