- Enrollment
- 2,295
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · El Paso, TX
Tejas School of Choice
Federal NCES profile for Tejas School of Choice, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 484668005938
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 77
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tejas School of Choice earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Texas schools.
- #16 of 42
- high schools in El Paso · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.7:1
- small classes for Texas
- 88.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Tejas School of Choice has class sizes smaller than 91% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tejas School of Choice ranks #16 of 42 high schools in El Paso, TX.
School address
NCES CCD campus card
116 on latest CCD 484668005938 · El Paso, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
116 enr · 9.7:1 · 88.8% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Eastwood H S (2,295 students)
Resource Investment Index #16 of 42 high schools in El Paso. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Tejas School of Choice in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Eastwood H S
Eastwood H S
2,295 students
- Bel Air H S
Bel Air H S
1,866 students
- Del Valle H S
Del Valle H S
1,798 students
- Parkland H S
Parkland H S
1,565 students
- J M Hanks H S
J M Hanks H S
1,364 students
- This school 116
Tejas School of Choice
116 students
What this shows Tejas School of Choice reports 116 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tejas School of Choice compares
Tejas School of Choice vs Texas and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.7:1 | ▼ 34% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.8% | ▲ 43% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 116 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.7:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
116
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
9.7:1
students per teacher
- 34% below state mean
Top 9% in Texas - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
61.2%
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
$14,175
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 116 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Ysleta Isd reports $14,175 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tejas School of Choice Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastwood H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bel Air H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Del Valle H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parkland H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| J M Hanks H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tejas School of Choice's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,866
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,798
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,565
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,364
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Nationwide high 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 (~116 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tejas School of Choice
How many students attend Tejas School of Choice?
Tejas School of Choice has 116 students enrolled. It is a high school in El Paso, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tejas School of Choice?
The student-teacher ratio at Tejas School of Choice is 9.7:1, which is 34% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 38% 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 Tejas School of Choice?
88.8% of students at Tejas School of Choice are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tejas School of Choice?
Tejas School of Choice has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Tejas School of Choice rank among high schools in El Paso?
By Resource Investment Index, Tejas School of Choice ranks #16 of 42 high schools in El Paso, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in El Paso on the city page.
What other schools are in Ysleta Isd?
Besides Tejas School of Choice, Ysleta Isd also operates Eastwood H S (2,295 students), Bel Air H S (1,866 students), and Del Valle H S (1,798 students). See the Ysleta Isd district page for the complete list.