- Enrollment
- 287
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Thrall, TX
Thrall El
Federal NCES profile for Thrall El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 484266004871
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thrall El earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Thrall · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 39.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Thrall El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thrall El ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Thrall, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Thrall El held near 326 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 22.0 → 21.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 484266004871 · Thrall, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
304 enr · 13.8:1 · 39.1% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Thrall Middle (287 students)
Thrall El held near 326 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 22.0 → 21.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Thrall El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Thrall El
304 students
- Thrall Middle
Thrall Middle
287 students
- Thrall H S
Thrall H S
282 students
What this shows Thrall El reports 304 students on the CCD universe file.
How Thrall El compares
Thrall 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 | 13.8:1 | ▼ 6% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.1% | ▼ 37% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 304 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
304
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 45% in Texas - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,653
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 304 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 57.6%
Hispanic or Latino 37.8%
Two or More 2.3%
African American 1.6%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 57.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.5, Thrall El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Thrall Isd reports $13,653 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Thrall El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thrall Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thrall H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Thrall El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 282
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~304 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Thrall El
How many students attend Thrall El?
Thrall El has 304 students enrolled. It is a public school in Thrall, TX. CCD year-over-year: 322 (2022-23) → 326 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thrall El?
The student-teacher ratio at Thrall El is 13.8:1, which is 6% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 12% 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 Thrall El?
39.1% of students at Thrall El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thrall El?
The largest demographic group at Thrall El is White at 57.6% of enrollment, in Thrall, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thrall El?
Thrall El has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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 Thrall El rank among public schools in Thrall?
By Resource Investment Index, Thrall El ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Thrall, 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 Thrall Isd?
Besides Thrall El, Thrall Isd also operates Thrall Middle (287 students) and Thrall H S (282 students). See the Thrall Isd district page for the complete list.