- Enrollment
- 3,004
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · El Paso, TX
Chester E Jordan
Federal NCES profile for Chester E Jordan, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 484071011477
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chester E Jordan earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Texas schools.
- #57 of 129
- schools in El Paso · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.4:1
- large classes for Texas
- 64.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Chester E Jordan has class sizes larger than 75% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chester E Jordan ranks #57 of 129 schools in El Paso, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-54 students YoY
Chester E Jordan shrank from 813 students in 2022-23 to 759 in 2023-24 (-6.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 46.9 → 34.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-54 students YoY 484071011477 · El Paso, TX Other · MID · TRAD
755 enr · 16.4:1 · 64.5% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Eastlake H S (3,004 students)
Chester E Jordan shrank from 813 students in 2022-23 to 759 in 2023-24 (-6.6%). Teacher FTE lost 46.9 → 34.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Chester E Jordan in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Eastlake H S
Eastlake H S
3,004 students
- Pebble Hills H
Pebble Hills H S
2,952 students
- Socorro H S
Socorro H S
2,579 students
- Montwood H S
Montwood H S
2,499 students
- El Dorado H S
El Dorado H S
2,109 students
- This school 755
Chester E Jordan
755 students
What this shows Chester E Jordan reports 755 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chester E Jordan compares
Chester E Jordan 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 | 16.4:1 | ▲ 12% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.5% | ▲ 4% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 755 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
755
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 75% in Texas - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
39.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,574
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 252 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 86.9%
White 5.8%
African American 4.4%
Two or More 2.1%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 86.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.9, Chester E Jordan is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Socorro Isd reports $11,574 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Chester E Jordan Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastlake H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pebble Hills H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Socorro H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Montwood H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| El Dorado H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chester E Jordan's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,952
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 2,579
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,499
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,109
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- 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 (~755 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chester E Jordan
How many students attend Chester E Jordan?
Chester E Jordan has 755 students enrolled. It is a public school in El Paso, TX. CCD year-over-year: 813 (2022-23) → 759 (2023-24), down 54.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chester E Jordan?
The student-teacher ratio at Chester E Jordan is 16.4:1, which is 12% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Chester E Jordan?
64.5% of students at Chester E Jordan are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chester E Jordan?
The largest demographic group at Chester E Jordan is Hispanic or Latino at 86.9% of enrollment, in El Paso, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chester E Jordan?
Chester E Jordan has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Chester E Jordan rank among schools in El Paso?
By Resource Investment Index, Chester E Jordan ranks #57 of 129 schools in El Paso, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in El Paso on the city page.
What other schools are in Socorro Isd?
Besides Chester E Jordan, Socorro Isd also operates Eastlake H S (3,004 students), Pebble Hills H S (2,952 students), and Socorro H S (2,579 students). See the Socorro Isd district page for the complete list.