- Enrollment
- 2,793
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cibolo, TX
Watts El
Federal NCES profile for Watts El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483948008223
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Watts El earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Cibolo · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.8:1
- students per teacher
- 40.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Watts El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Watts El ranks #3 of 4 schools in Cibolo, TX.
School address
District: Schertz-Cibolo-U City Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483948008223 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-80 students YoY
Watts El shrank from 593 students in 2022-23 to 513 in 2023-24 (-13.5%).
Teacher FTE held 39.5 → 39.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-80 students YoY 483948008223 · Cibolo, TX Other · MID · TRAD
500 enr · 12.8:1 · 40.8% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Byron P Steele Ii H S (2,793 students)
Watts El shrank from 593 students in 2022-23 to 513 in 2023-24 (-13.5%). Teacher FTE held 39.5 → 39.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Watts El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Byron P Steele
Byron P Steele Ii H S
2,793 students
- Samuel Clemens
Samuel Clemens H S
2,589 students
- Dobie J H
Dobie J H
1,231 students
- Ray D Corbett 1,113
Ray D Corbett J H
1,113 students
- Rose Garden El 861
Rose Garden El
861 students
- This school 500
Watts El
500 students
What this shows Watts El reports 500 students on the CCD universe file.
How Watts El compares
Watts El is a shrinking 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 | 12.8:1 | ▼ 13% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.8% | ▼ 34% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 500 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
500
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 32% in Texas - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
33.6%
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
$10,059
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 500 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 51.8%
White 31.8%
African American 7.4%
Two or More 5.8%
Asian 2.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 51.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.1, Watts El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Schertz-Cibolo-U City Isd reports $10,059 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Watts El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Byron P Steele Ii H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Samuel Clemens H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dobie J H | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ray D Corbett J H | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rose Garden El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Watts El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,589
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,231
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,113
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 861
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~500 students)
Frequently asked questions about Watts El
How many students attend Watts El?
Watts El has 500 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cibolo, TX. CCD year-over-year: 593 (2022-23) → 513 (2023-24), down 80.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Watts El?
The student-teacher ratio at Watts El is 12.8:1, which is 13% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 18% 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 Watts El?
40.8% of students at Watts El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Watts El?
The largest demographic group at Watts El is Hispanic or Latino at 51.8% of enrollment, in Cibolo, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Watts El?
Watts El has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Watts El rank among schools in Cibolo?
By Resource Investment Index, Watts El ranks #3 of 4 schools in Cibolo, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Cibolo on the city page.
What other schools are in Schertz-Cibolo-U City Isd?
Besides Watts El, Schertz-Cibolo-U City Isd also operates Byron P Steele Ii H S (2,793 students), Samuel Clemens H S (2,589 students), and Dobie J H (1,231 students). See the Schertz-Cibolo-U City Isd district page for the complete list.