- Enrollment
- 2,594
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Houston, TX
Bammel El
Federal NCES profile for Bammel El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 484122004710
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bammel El earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #282 of 435
- schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 86.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Bammel El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bammel El ranks #282 of 435 schools in Houston, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-91 students YoY
Bammel El shrank from 770 students in 2022-23 to 679 in 2023-24 (-11.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 49.1 → 47.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-91 students YoY 484122004710 · Houston, TX Other · MID · TRAD
697 enr · 14.2:1 · 86.4% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Spring H S (2,594 students)
Bammel El shrank from 770 students in 2022-23 to 679 in 2023-24 (-11.8%). Teacher FTE lost 49.1 → 47.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Bammel El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Spring H S
Spring H S
2,594 students
- Andy Dekaney H
Andy Dekaney H S
2,485 students
- Westfield H S
Westfield H S
2,264 students
- Carl Wunsche S
Carl Wunsche Sr H S
1,503 students
- Rickey C Baile 982
Rickey C Bailey Middle
982 students
- This school 697
Bammel El
697 students
What this shows Bammel El reports 697 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bammel El compares
Bammel 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 | 14.2:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.4% | ▲ 40% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 697 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
697
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
86.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 50% in Texas - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
43.3%
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
$12,710
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 349 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 58.5%
Hispanic or Latino 33.6%
White 3.4%
Two or More 3.2%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 58.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.3, Bammel El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Spring Isd reports $12,710 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bammel El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Andy Dekaney H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westfield H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Carl Wunsche Sr H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rickey C Bailey Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bammel El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,485
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,264
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,503
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 982
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~697 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bammel El
How many students attend Bammel El?
Bammel El has 697 students enrolled. It is a public school in Houston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 770 (2022-23) → 679 (2023-24), down 91.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bammel El?
The student-teacher ratio at Bammel El is 14.2:1, which is 3% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 10% 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 Bammel El?
86.4% of students at Bammel El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bammel El?
The largest demographic group at Bammel El is African American at 58.5% of enrollment, in Houston, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bammel El?
Bammel 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 Bammel El rank among schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Bammel El ranks #282 of 435 schools in Houston, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Houston on the city page.
What other schools are in Spring Isd?
Besides Bammel El, Spring Isd also operates Spring H S (2,594 students), Andy Dekaney H S (2,485 students), and Westfield H S (2,264 students). See the Spring Isd district page for the complete list.