- Enrollment
- 3,773
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Katy, TX
Campbell El
Federal NCES profile for Campbell El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482517013559
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Campbell El earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #11 of 54
- schools in Katy · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.2:1
- small classes for Texas
- 15.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Campbell El has class sizes smaller than 83% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Campbell El ranks #11 of 54 schools in Katy, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-243 students YoY
Campbell El shrank from 1,545 students in 2022-23 to 1,302 in 2023-24 (-15.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 105.6 → 96.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-243 students YoY 482517013559 · Katy, TX Other · MID · TRAD
1,173 enr · 11.2:1 · 15.2% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Seven Lakes H S (3,773 students)
Campbell El shrank from 1,545 students in 2022-23 to 1,302 in 2023-24 (-15.7%). Teacher FTE lost 105.6 → 96.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Campbell El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Seven Lakes H
Seven Lakes H S
3,773 students
- Cinco Ranch H
Cinco Ranch H S
3,740 students
- Katy H S
Katy H S
3,543 students
- Paetow H S
Paetow H S
3,447 students
- Taylor H S
Taylor H S
3,384 students
- This school 1,173
Campbell El
1,173 students
What this shows Campbell El reports 1,173 students on the CCD universe file.
How Campbell El compares
Campbell 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 | 11.2:1 | ▼ 24% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.2% | ▼ 75% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,173 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,173
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 75% 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
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 17% in Texas - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
11.8%
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
$11,284
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 587 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 35.0%
White 29.1%
Hispanic or Latino 23.1%
African American 6.8%
Two or More 5.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Asian at 35.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.2, Campbell El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Katy Isd reports $11,284 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Campbell El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seven Lakes H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cinco Ranch H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Katy H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Paetow H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Taylor H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Campbell El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,740
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 3,543
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 3,447
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 3,384
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~1,173 students)
Frequently asked questions about Campbell El
How many students attend Campbell El?
Campbell El has 1,173 students enrolled. It is a public school in Katy, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,545 (2022-23) → 1,302 (2023-24), down 243.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Campbell El?
The student-teacher ratio at Campbell El is 11.2:1, which is 24% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 29% 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 Campbell El?
15.2% of students at Campbell El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Campbell El?
The largest demographic group at Campbell El is Asian at 35.0% of enrollment, in Katy, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Campbell El?
Campbell El has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Campbell El rank among schools in Katy?
By Resource Investment Index, Campbell El ranks #11 of 54 schools in Katy, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Katy on the city page.
What other schools are in Katy Isd?
Besides Campbell El, Katy Isd also operates Seven Lakes H S (3,773 students), Cinco Ranch H S (3,740 students), and Katy H S (3,543 students). See the Katy Isd district page for the complete list.