- Enrollment
- 835
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Seminole, TX
Young El
Federal NCES profile for Young El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483975004518
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Young El earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Seminole · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 57.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Young El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Young El ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Seminole, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-43 students YoY
Young El shrank from 592 students in 2022-23 to 549 in 2023-24 (-7.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 42.5 → 42.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-43 students YoY 483975004518 · Seminole, TX Other · MID · TRAD
581 enr · 13.8:1 · 57.1% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Seminole H S (835 students)
Young El shrank from 592 students in 2022-23 to 549 in 2023-24 (-7.3%). Teacher FTE lost 42.5 → 42.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Young El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Seminole H S
Seminole H S
835 students
- Seminole J H
Seminole J H
676 students
- This school
Young El
581 students
- Seminole El
Seminole El
485 students
- Seminole Pri
Seminole Pri
478 students
- Seminole Succe 34
Seminole Success Ctr
34 students
What this shows Young El reports 581 students on the CCD universe file.
How Young El compares
Young 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 | 13.8:1 | ▼ 6% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.1% | ▼ 8% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 581 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
581
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 45% in Texas - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.1%
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
$15,024
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 581 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 65.1%
White 33.6%
Two or More 0.7%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 65.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.3, Young El is about as mixed as the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Seminole Isd reports $15,024 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Young El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seminole H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Seminole J H | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Seminole El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Seminole Pri | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Seminole Success Ctr | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Young El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 676
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 485
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 478
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 34
- Students per teacher
- 8.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~581 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Young El
How many students attend Young El?
Young El has 581 students enrolled. It is a public school in Seminole, TX. CCD year-over-year: 592 (2022-23) → 549 (2023-24), down 43.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Young El?
The student-teacher ratio at Young El is 13.8:1, which is 6% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 12% 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 Young El?
57.1% of students at Young El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Young El?
The largest demographic group at Young El is Hispanic or Latino at 65.1% of enrollment, in Seminole, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Young El?
Young El has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Young El rank among public schools in Seminole?
By Resource Investment Index, Young El ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Seminole, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Seminole on the city page.
What other schools are in Seminole Isd?
Besides Young El, Seminole Isd also operates Seminole H S (835 students), Seminole J H (676 students), and Seminole El (485 students). See the Seminole Isd district page for the complete list.