- Enrollment
- 4,057
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Deer Park, TX
Carpenter El
Federal NCES profile for Carpenter El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 481653001411
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carpenter El earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #5 of 5
- elementary schools in Deer Park · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 54.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Carpenter El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carpenter El ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Deer Park, TX.
School address
District: Deer Park Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481653001411 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-43 students YoY
Carpenter El shrank from 847 students in 2022-23 to 804 in 2023-24 (-5.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 55.8 → 53.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-43 students YoY 481653001411 · Deer Park, TX Elementary · MID · TRAD
837 enr · 15.2:1 · 54.9% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Deer Park H S (4,057 students)
Carpenter El shrank from 847 students in 2022-23 to 804 in 2023-24 (-5.1%). Teacher FTE lost 55.8 → 53.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Carpenter El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Deer Park H S
Deer Park H S
4,057 students
- Deer Park J H 877
Deer Park J H
877 students
- San Jacinto El 862
San Jacinto El
862 students
- This school 837
Carpenter El
837 students
- Fairmont El 776
Fairmont El
776 students
- Fairmont J H 676
Fairmont J H
676 students
What this shows Carpenter El reports 837 students on the CCD universe file.
How Carpenter El compares
Carpenter 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 | 15.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.9% | ▼ 11% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 837 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
837
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 62% in Texas - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,284
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 419 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
39
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 66.5%
White 27.2%
African American 2.6%
Two or More 2.2%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 66.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.3, Carpenter El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Deer Park Isd reports $13,284 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Carpenter El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deer Park H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Deer Park J H | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| San Jacinto El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fairmont El | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fairmont J H | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carpenter El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 877
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 862
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 776
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 676
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~837 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Carpenter El
How many students attend Carpenter El?
Carpenter El has 837 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Deer Park, TX. CCD year-over-year: 847 (2022-23) → 804 (2023-24), down 43.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carpenter El?
The student-teacher ratio at Carpenter El is 15.2:1, which is 3% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Carpenter El?
54.9% of students at Carpenter El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carpenter El?
The largest demographic group at Carpenter El is Hispanic or Latino at 66.5% of enrollment, in Deer Park, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carpenter El?
Carpenter El has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Carpenter El rank among elementary schools in Deer Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Carpenter El ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Deer Park, 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 Deer Park on the city page.
What other schools are in Deer Park Isd?
Besides Carpenter El, Deer Park Isd also operates Deer Park H S (4,057 students), Deer Park J H (877 students), and San Jacinto El (862 students). See the Deer Park Isd district page for the complete list.