- Enrollment
- 3,707
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Houston, TX
Bane El
Federal NCES profile for Bane El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481611001179
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bane El earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Texas schools.
- #258 of 435
- schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.1:1
- large classes for Texas
- 89.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Bane El has class sizes larger than 72% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bane El ranks #258 of 435 schools in Houston, TX.
School address
District: Cypress-Fairbanks Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481611001179 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+155 students YoY
Bane El grew from 732 students in 2022-23 to 887 in 2023-24 (+21.2%).
Teacher FTE added 54.8 → 61.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+155 students YoY 481611001179 · Houston, TX Other · MID · TRAD
872 enr · 16.1:1 · 89.5% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Bridgeland H S (3,707 students)
Bane El grew from 732 students in 2022-23 to 887 in 2023-24 (+21.2%). Teacher FTE added 54.8 → 61.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Bane El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bridgeland H S
Bridgeland H S
3,707 students
- Cypress Woods
Cypress Woods H S
3,469 students
- Cypress Ranch
Cypress Ranch H S
3,463 students
- Jersey Village
Jersey Village H S
3,323 students
- Cypress Creek
Cypress Creek H S
3,222 students
- This school 872
Bane El
872 students
What this shows Bane El reports 872 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bane El compares
Bane El is a growing 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 | 16.1:1 | ▲ 10% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.5% | ▲ 45% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 872 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
872
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
89.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 72% in Texas - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.5%
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
$10,693
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 436 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 79.1%
African American 14.6%
White 2.9%
Two or More 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 79.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.1, Bane El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cypress-Fairbanks Isd reports $10,693 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bane El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeland H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cypress Woods H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cypress Ranch H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jersey Village H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cypress Creek H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bane El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,469
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 3,463
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 3,323
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 3,222
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~872 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bane El
How many students attend Bane El?
Bane El has 872 students enrolled. It is a public school in Houston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 732 (2022-23) → 887 (2023-24), up 155.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bane El?
The student-teacher ratio at Bane El is 16.1:1, which is 10% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bane El?
89.5% of students at Bane El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bane El?
The largest demographic group at Bane El is Hispanic or Latino at 79.1% of enrollment, in Houston, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bane El?
Bane El has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Bane El rank among schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Bane El ranks #258 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 Cypress-Fairbanks Isd?
Besides Bane El, Cypress-Fairbanks Isd also operates Bridgeland H S (3,707 students), Cypress Woods H S (3,469 students), and Cypress Ranch H S (3,463 students). See the Cypress-Fairbanks Isd district page for the complete list.