- Enrollment
- 597
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sweeny, TX
Sweeny El
Federal NCES profile for Sweeny El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 484197005928
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sweeny El earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Texas schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Sweeny · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17:1
- large classes for Texas
- 63.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Sweeny El has class sizes larger than 80% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sweeny El ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Sweeny, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+26 students YoY
Sweeny El held near 890 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+26 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 51.7 → 57.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+26 students YoY 484197005928 · Sweeny, TX Other · MID · TRAD
869 enr · 17:1 · 63.5% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Sweeny H S (597 students)
Sweeny El held near 890 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+26 headcount). Teacher FTE added 51.7 → 57.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Sweeny El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Sweeny El
869 students
- Sweeny H S
Sweeny H S
597 students
- Sweeny J H
Sweeny J H
453 students
What this shows Sweeny El reports 869 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sweeny El compares
Sweeny 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 | 17:1 | ▲ 16% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.5% | ▲ 3% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 869 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
869
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
17:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 80% in Texas - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.0%
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
$14,136
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 435 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 59.7%
Hispanic or Latino 26.7%
African American 8.2%
Two or More 4.9%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 59.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.3, Sweeny El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sweeny Isd reports $14,136 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sweeny El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweeny H S | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sweeny J H | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sweeny El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 453
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~869 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sweeny El
How many students attend Sweeny El?
Sweeny El has 869 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sweeny, TX. CCD year-over-year: 864 (2022-23) → 890 (2023-24), nearly flat (+26).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sweeny El?
The student-teacher ratio at Sweeny El is 17:1, which is 16% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sweeny El?
63.5% of students at Sweeny El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sweeny El?
The largest demographic group at Sweeny El is White at 59.7% of enrollment, in Sweeny, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sweeny El?
Sweeny El has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Sweeny El rank among public schools in Sweeny?
By Resource Investment Index, Sweeny El ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Sweeny, 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 Sweeny Isd?
Besides Sweeny El, Sweeny Isd also operates Sweeny H S (597 students) and Sweeny J H (453 students). See the Sweeny Isd district page for the complete list.