- Enrollment
- 2,222
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mont Belvieu, TX
Barbers Hill El South
Federal NCES profile for Barbers Hill El South, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 480945012919
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Barbers Hill El South earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in Mont Belvieu · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 33.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Barbers Hill El South has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Barbers Hill El South ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Mont Belvieu, TX.
School address
District: Barbers Hill Isd · Texas
NCES ID 480945012919 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+34 students YoY
Barbers Hill El South held near 917 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+34 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 65.0 → 69.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+34 students YoY 480945012919 · Mont Belvieu, TX Elementary · MID · TRAD
891 enr · 13.9:1 · 33.0% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Barbers Hill H S (2,222 students)
Barbers Hill El South held near 917 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+34 headcount). Teacher FTE added 65.0 → 69.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Barbers Hill El South in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Barbers Hill H
Barbers Hill H S
2,222 students
- Barbers Hill I
Barbers Hill Int South
972 students
- Barbers Hill I
Barbers Hill Int North
924 students
- This school
Barbers Hill El South
891 students
- Early Childhoo 845
Early Childhood Center
845 students
- Barbers Hill E 835
Barbers Hill El North
835 students
What this shows Barbers Hill El South reports 891 students on the CCD universe file.
How Barbers Hill El South compares
Barbers Hill El South 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 | 13.9:1 | ▼ 5% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.0% | ▼ 47% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 891 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
891
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 46% in Texas - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.9%
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
$14,305
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 446 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
58
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 51.0%
Hispanic or Latino 40.2%
African American 3.9%
Two or More 2.9%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 51.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.6, Barbers Hill El South is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Barbers Hill Isd reports $14,305 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Barbers Hill El South Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbers Hill H S | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Barbers Hill Int South | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Barbers Hill Int North | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Early Childhood Center | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Barbers Hill El North | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Barbers Hill El South's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 972
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 924
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 845
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 835
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~891 students)
Frequently asked questions about Barbers Hill El South
How many students attend Barbers Hill El South?
Barbers Hill El South has 891 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mont Belvieu, TX. CCD year-over-year: 883 (2022-23) → 917 (2023-24), nearly flat (+34).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Barbers Hill El South?
The student-teacher ratio at Barbers Hill El South is 13.9:1, which is 5% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 11% 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 Barbers Hill El South?
33.0% of students at Barbers Hill El South are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Barbers Hill El South?
The largest demographic group at Barbers Hill El South is White at 51.0% of enrollment, in Mont Belvieu, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Barbers Hill El South?
Barbers Hill El South 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 Barbers Hill El South rank among elementary schools in Mont Belvieu?
By Resource Investment Index, Barbers Hill El South ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Mont Belvieu, 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 Mont Belvieu on the city page.
What other schools are in Barbers Hill Isd?
Besides Barbers Hill El South, Barbers Hill Isd also operates Barbers Hill H S (2,222 students), Barbers Hill Int South (972 students), and Barbers Hill Int North (924 students). See the Barbers Hill Isd district page for the complete list.