- Enrollment
- 241
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Tornillo, TX
Tornillo Int
Federal NCES profile for Tornillo Int, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 484299009546
👥 S:T ratio 4
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 87
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tornillo Int earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Tornillo · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.9:1
- large classes for Texas
- 93.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Tornillo Int has class sizes larger than 97% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tornillo Int ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Tornillo, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+212 students YoY
Tornillo Int grew from 164 students in 2022-23 to 376 in 2023-24 (+129.3%).
Teacher FTE added 14.5 → 28.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+212 students YoY 484299009546 · Tornillo, TX Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
335 enr · 23.9:1 · 93.3% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Tornillo H S (241 students)
Tornillo Int grew from 164 students in 2022-23 to 376 in 2023-24 (+129.3%). Teacher FTE added 14.5 → 28.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Tornillo Int in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Tornillo Int
335 students
- Tornillo H S
Tornillo H S
241 students
- Tornillo El
Tornillo El
189 students
- Tornillo J H
Tornillo J H
150 students
What this shows Tornillo Int reports 335 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tornillo Int compares
Tornillo Int is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.9:1 | ▲ 63% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 93.3% | ▲ 51% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 335 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.9:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
335
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
93.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% 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
23.9:1
students per teacher
- 63% above state mean
Top 97% in Texas - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
5.4%
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 335 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 100.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 100.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 0.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 0.0, Tornillo Int is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
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 Int Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tornillo H S | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tornillo El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tornillo J H | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tornillo Int's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 189
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 150
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
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 (~335 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tornillo Int
How many students attend Tornillo Int?
Tornillo Int has 335 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Tornillo, TX. CCD year-over-year: 164 (2022-23) → 376 (2023-24), up 212.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tornillo Int?
The student-teacher ratio at Tornillo Int is 23.9:1, which is 63% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 52% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Tornillo Int?
93.3% of students at Tornillo Int are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tornillo Int?
The largest demographic group at Tornillo Int is Hispanic or Latino at 100.0% of enrollment, in Tornillo, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tornillo Int?
Tornillo Int has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Tornillo Int rank among public schools in Tornillo?
By Resource Investment Index, Tornillo Int ranks #4 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 Int, Tornillo Isd also operates Tornillo H S (241 students), Tornillo El (189 students), and Tornillo J H (150 students). See the Tornillo Isd district page for the complete list.