- Enrollment
- 267
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tulia, TX
Tulia El
Federal NCES profile for Tulia El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 484332004919
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tulia El earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Texas schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Tulia · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.7:1
- small classes for Texas
- 81.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Tulia El has class sizes smaller than 86% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tulia El ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Tulia, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Tulia El held near 418 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 34.0 → 33.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 484332004919 · Tulia, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
364 enr · 10.7:1 · 81.9% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Tulia H S (267 students)
Tulia El held near 418 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 34.0 → 33.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Tulia El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Tulia El
364 students
- Tulia H S
Tulia H S
267 students
- Tulia J H
Tulia J H
170 students
What this shows Tulia El reports 364 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tulia El compares
Tulia 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 | 10.7:1 | ▼ 27% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.9% | ▲ 32% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 364 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.7:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
364
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
10.7:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 14% in Texas - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
37.4%
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
$16,446
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 182 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
56
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 72.3%
White 17.9%
African American 6.9%
Two or More 2.5%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 72.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.0, Tulia El is about as mixed as the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tulia Isd reports $16,446 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tulia El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tulia H S | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tulia J H | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tulia El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 170
- Students per teacher
- 7.7:1
- 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 (~364 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tulia El
How many students attend Tulia El?
Tulia El has 364 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tulia, TX. CCD year-over-year: 408 (2022-23) → 418 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tulia El?
The student-teacher ratio at Tulia El is 10.7:1, which is 27% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 32% 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 Tulia El?
81.9% of students at Tulia El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tulia El?
The largest demographic group at Tulia El is Hispanic or Latino at 72.3% of enrollment, in Tulia, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tulia El?
Tulia El has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Tulia El rank among public schools in Tulia?
By Resource Investment Index, Tulia El ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Tulia, 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 Tulia Isd?
Besides Tulia El, Tulia Isd also operates Tulia H S (267 students) and Tulia J H (170 students). See the Tulia Isd district page for the complete list.