- Enrollment
- 903
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mercedes, TX
Travis El
Federal NCES profile for Travis El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483025003391
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Travis El earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #6 of 7
- schools in Mercedes · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 87.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Travis El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Travis El ranks #6 of 7 schools in Mercedes, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Travis El held near 494 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 36.1 → 37.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 483025003391 · Mercedes, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
478 enr · 13.3:1 · 87.2% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Mercedes H S (903 students)
Travis El held near 494 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 36.1 → 37.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Travis El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mercedes H S
Mercedes H S
903 students
- Sgt Manuel Cha
Sgt Manuel Chacon Middle
518 students
- This school
Travis El
478 students
- Ruben Hinojosa
Ruben Hinojosa El
468 students
- Taylor El
Taylor El
406 students
- John F Kennedy
John F Kennedy El
399 students
What this shows Travis El reports 478 students on the CCD universe file.
How Travis El compares
Travis 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.2% | ▲ 41% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 478 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
478
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
87.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 38% in Texas - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
36.4%
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
$14,385
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 478 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 97.1%
White 2.3%
Two or More 0.4%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 97.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 5.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 5.7, Travis El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mercedes Isd reports $14,385 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Travis El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sgt Manuel Chacon Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ruben Hinojosa El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Taylor El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John F Kennedy El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Travis El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 518
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 406
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 399
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~478 students)
Frequently asked questions about Travis El
How many students attend Travis El?
Travis El has 478 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mercedes, TX. CCD year-over-year: 506 (2022-23) → 494 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Travis El?
The student-teacher ratio at Travis El is 13.3:1, which is 10% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 15% 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 Travis El?
87.2% of students at Travis El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Travis El?
The largest demographic group at Travis El is Hispanic or Latino at 97.1% of enrollment, in Mercedes, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Travis El?
Travis El has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Travis El rank among schools in Mercedes?
By Resource Investment Index, Travis El ranks #6 of 7 schools in Mercedes, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Mercedes on the city page.
What other schools are in Mercedes Isd?
Besides Travis El, Mercedes Isd also operates Mercedes H S (903 students), Sgt Manuel Chacon Middle (518 students), and Ruben Hinojosa El (468 students). See the Mercedes Isd district page for the complete list.