- Enrollment
- 8,641
- Students per teacher
- 28:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Houston, TX
Bastian El
Federal NCES profile for Bastian El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482364002395
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bastian El earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Texas schools.
- #38 of 435
- schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 20.4:1
- large classes for Texas
- 98.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Bastian El has class sizes larger than 93% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bastian El ranks #38 of 435 schools in Houston, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Bastian El held near 664 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 482364002395 · Houston, TX Other · MID · TRAD
633 enr · 20.4:1 · 98.0% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Texas Connections Academy at Houston (8,641 students)
Bastian El held near 664 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Bastian El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Texas Connecti
Texas Connections Academy at Houston
8,641 students
- Bellaire H S 3,216
Bellaire H S
3,216 students
- Lamar H S 2,968
Lamar H S
2,968 students
- Westside H S 2,729
Westside H S
2,729 students
- Heights H S 2,426
Heights H S
2,426 students
- This school 633
Bastian El
633 students
What this shows Bastian El reports 633 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bastian El compares
Bastian 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 | 20.4:1 | ▲ 39% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.0% | ▲ 58% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 633 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.4:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
633
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% 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
20.4:1
students per teacher
- 39% above state mean
Top 93% in Texas - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
11.7%
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
$13,072
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 65.4%
Hispanic or Latino 31.1%
White 2.1%
Two or More 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 65.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.5, Bastian El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Houston Isd reports $13,072 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bastian El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Connections Academy at Houston | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bellaire H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lamar H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Westside H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Heights H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bastian El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,216
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,968
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,729
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 2,426
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~633 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bastian El
How many students attend Bastian El?
Bastian El has 633 students enrolled. It is a public school in Houston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 648 (2022-23) → 664 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bastian El?
The student-teacher ratio at Bastian El is 20.4:1, which is 39% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 30% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bastian El?
98.0% of students at Bastian El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bastian El?
The largest demographic group at Bastian El is African American at 65.4% of enrollment, in Houston, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bastian El?
Bastian El has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bastian El rank among schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Bastian El ranks #38 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 Houston Isd?
Besides Bastian El, Houston Isd also operates Texas Connections Academy at Houston (8,641 students), Bellaire H S (3,216 students), and Lamar H S (2,968 students). See the Houston Isd district page for the complete list.