- Enrollment
- 1,175
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Vidor, TX
Vidor El
Federal NCES profile for Vidor El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 484416005024
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vidor El earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Vidor · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 69.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Vidor El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Vidor El ranks #1 of 3 schools in Vidor, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Vidor El held near 562 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 40.0 → 39.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-25 students YoY 484416005024 · Vidor, TX Other · MID · TRAD
528 enr · 13.2:1 · 69.8% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Vidor H S (1,175 students)
Vidor El held near 562 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 40.0 → 39.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Vidor El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Vidor H S
Vidor H S
1,175 students
- Oak Forest El
Oak Forest El
671 students
- Vidor Middle
Vidor Middle
653 students
- Vidor J H
Vidor J H
612 students
- This school
Vidor El
528 students
- Pine Forest El
Pine Forest El
525 students
What this shows Vidor El reports 528 students on the CCD universe file.
How Vidor El compares
Vidor 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.8% | ▲ 13% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 528 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
528
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 36% in Texas - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.3%
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
$11,224
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 528 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
36
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.1%
Hispanic or Latino 15.0%
Two or More 3.2%
African American 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 81.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.9, Vidor El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Vidor Isd reports $11,224 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Vidor El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vidor H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oak Forest El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vidor Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Vidor J H | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pine Forest El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Vidor El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 671
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 653
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 612
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 525
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~528 students)
Frequently asked questions about Vidor El
How many students attend Vidor El?
Vidor El has 528 students enrolled. It is a public school in Vidor, TX. CCD year-over-year: 587 (2022-23) → 562 (2023-24), nearly flat (-25).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vidor El?
The student-teacher ratio at Vidor El is 13.2:1, which is 10% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 16% 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 Vidor El?
69.8% of students at Vidor El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vidor El?
The largest demographic group at Vidor El is White at 81.1% of enrollment, in Vidor, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vidor El?
Vidor El has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Vidor El rank among schools in Vidor?
By Resource Investment Index, Vidor El ranks #1 of 3 schools in Vidor, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Vidor on the city page.
What other schools are in Vidor Isd?
Besides Vidor El, Vidor Isd also operates Vidor H S (1,175 students), Oak Forest El (671 students), and Vidor Middle (653 students). See the Vidor Isd district page for the complete list.