- Enrollment
- 2,917
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Channelview, TX
B H Hamblen El
Federal NCES profile for B H Hamblen El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 481359007310
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
B H Hamblen El earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #4 of 5
- elementary schools in Channelview · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 79.4%
- free-lunch eligible
B H Hamblen El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, B H Hamblen El ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Channelview, TX.
School address
District: Channelview Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481359007310 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-53 students YoY
B H Hamblen El shrank from 954 students in 2022-23 to 901 in 2023-24 (-5.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 59.0 → 57.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-53 students YoY 481359007310 · Channelview, TX Elementary · MID · TRAD
886 enr · 15.3:1 · 79.4% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Channelview H S (2,917 students)
B H Hamblen El shrank from 954 students in 2022-23 to 901 in 2023-24 (-5.6%). Teacher FTE lost 59.0 → 57.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
B H Hamblen El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Channelview H
Channelview H S
2,917 students
- Alice Johnson 1,112
Alice Johnson J H
1,112 students
- Aguirre J H 933
Aguirre J H
933 students
- This school 886
B H Hamblen El
886 students
- Mcghee El 770
Mcghee El
770 students
- De Zavala El 634
De Zavala El
634 students
What this shows B H Hamblen El reports 886 students on the CCD universe file.
How B H Hamblen El compares
B H Hamblen 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 | 15.3:1 | ▲ 4% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.4% | ▲ 28% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 886 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
886
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 63% in Texas - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.1%
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
$13,441
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 886 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
57
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 82.2%
African American 12.9%
White 3.0%
Two or More 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 82.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.7, B H Hamblen El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Channelview Isd reports $13,441 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How B H Hamblen El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Channelview H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alice Johnson J H | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Aguirre J H | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mcghee El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| De Zavala El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to B H Hamblen El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,112
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 933
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 770
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 634
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~886 students)
Frequently asked questions about B H Hamblen El
How many students attend B H Hamblen El?
B H Hamblen El has 886 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Channelview, TX. CCD year-over-year: 954 (2022-23) → 901 (2023-24), down 53.
What is the student-teacher ratio at B H Hamblen El?
The student-teacher ratio at B H Hamblen El is 15.3:1, which is 4% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at B H Hamblen El?
79.4% of students at B H Hamblen El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of B H Hamblen El?
The largest demographic group at B H Hamblen El is Hispanic or Latino at 82.2% of enrollment, in Channelview, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for B H Hamblen El?
B H Hamblen El has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 B H Hamblen El rank among elementary schools in Channelview?
By Resource Investment Index, B H Hamblen El ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Channelview, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Channelview on the city page.
What other schools are in Channelview Isd?
Besides B H Hamblen El, Channelview Isd also operates Channelview H S (2,917 students), Alice Johnson J H (1,112 students), and Aguirre J H (933 students). See the Channelview Isd district page for the complete list.