- Enrollment
- 335
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tornillo, TX
Tornillo El
Federal NCES profile for Tornillo El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 484299000877
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 79
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tornillo El earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Tornillo · Resource Index
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 90.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Tornillo El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tornillo El ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Tornillo, TX.
School address
NCES CCD campus card
189 on latest CCD 484299000877 · Tornillo, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
189 enr · 13.5:1 · 90.5% lunch · RII 64
Nearest enrollment peer: Tornillo Int (335 students)
Resource Investment Index #1 of 4 public schools in Tornillo. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Tornillo El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tornillo Int
Tornillo Int
335 students
- Tornillo H S
Tornillo H S
241 students
- This school
Tornillo El
189 students
- Tornillo J H
Tornillo J H
150 students
What this shows Tornillo El reports 189 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tornillo El compares
Tornillo El vs Texas and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.5:1 | ▼ 8% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.5% | ▲ 46% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 189 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
189
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
90.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% 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
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 40% in Texas - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
8.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$19,052
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 189 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.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tornillo Isd reports $19,052 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tornillo El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tornillo Int | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tornillo H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tornillo J H | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tornillo El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 241
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 150
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
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 (~189 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tornillo El
How many students attend Tornillo El?
Tornillo El has 189 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tornillo, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tornillo El?
The student-teacher ratio at Tornillo El is 13.5:1, which is 8% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 14% 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 Tornillo El?
90.5% of students at Tornillo El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tornillo El?
Tornillo El has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (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 Tornillo El rank among public schools in Tornillo?
By Resource Investment Index, Tornillo El ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Tornillo, 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 Tornillo Isd?
Besides Tornillo El, Tornillo Isd also operates Tornillo Int (335 students), Tornillo H S (241 students), and Tornillo J H (150 students). See the Tornillo Isd district page for the complete list.