- Enrollment
- 3,114
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Richmond, TX
Barbara Jordan El
Federal NCES profile for Barbara Jordan El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481965009242
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Barbara Jordan El earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #7 of 30
- schools in Richmond · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 72.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Barbara Jordan El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Barbara Jordan El ranks #7 of 30 schools in Richmond, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Barbara Jordan El held near 472 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.6 → 35.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 481965009242 · Richmond, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
410 enr · 14.6:1 · 72.4% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: William B Travis H S (3,114 students)
Barbara Jordan El held near 472 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.6 → 35.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Barbara Jordan El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- William B Trav
William B Travis H S
3,114 students
- Lawrence E Elk
Lawrence E Elkins H S
2,848 students
- Ridge Point H
Ridge Point H S
2,816 students
- Stephen F Aust
Stephen F Austin H S
2,655 students
- Clements H S
Clements H S
2,641 students
- This school 410
Barbara Jordan El
410 students
What this shows Barbara Jordan El reports 410 students on the CCD universe file.
How Barbara Jordan El compares
Barbara Jordan El held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.6:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.4% | ▲ 17% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 410 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
410
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 55% in Texas - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$10,520
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 410 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 34.4%
Hispanic or Latino 32.7%
Asian 20.5%
White 6.6%
Two or More 5.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 34.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.5, Barbara Jordan El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fort Bend Isd reports $10,520 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Barbara Jordan El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| William B Travis H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lawrence E Elkins H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ridge Point H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stephen F Austin H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clements H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Barbara Jordan El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,848
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,816
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,655
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 2,641
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~410 students)
Frequently asked questions about Barbara Jordan El
How many students attend Barbara Jordan El?
Barbara Jordan El has 410 students enrolled. It is a public school in Richmond, TX. CCD year-over-year: 492 (2022-23) → 472 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Barbara Jordan El?
The student-teacher ratio at Barbara Jordan El is 14.6:1, which is 1% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 7% 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 Barbara Jordan El?
72.4% of students at Barbara Jordan El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Barbara Jordan El?
The largest demographic group at Barbara Jordan El is African American at 34.4% of enrollment, in Richmond, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Barbara Jordan El?
Barbara Jordan El has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Barbara Jordan El rank among schools in Richmond?
By Resource Investment Index, Barbara Jordan El ranks #7 of 30 schools in Richmond, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Richmond on the city page.
What other schools are in Fort Bend Isd?
Besides Barbara Jordan El, Fort Bend Isd also operates William B Travis H S (3,114 students), Lawrence E Elkins H S (2,848 students), and Ridge Point H S (2,816 students). See the Fort Bend Isd district page for the complete list.