- Enrollment
- 782
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · China, TX
China El
Federal NCES profile for China El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482241002247
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
China El earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 51.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 600
- students enrolled
China El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Hardin-Jefferson Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482241002247 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+34 students YoY
China El grew from 558 students in 2022-23 to 592 in 2023-24 (+6.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 38.9 → 38.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+34 students YoY 482241002247 · China, TX Other · MID · TRAD
600 enr · 15.8:1 · 51.6% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Hardin-Jefferson H S (782 students)
China El grew from 558 students in 2022-23 to 592 in 2023-24 (+6.1%). Teacher FTE lost 38.9 → 38.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
China El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hardin-Jeffers
Hardin-Jefferson H S
782 students
- Sour Lake El
Sour Lake El
720 students
- Henderson Midd
Henderson Middle
656 students
- This school
China El
600 students
- New Ae 3
New Ae
3 students
What this shows China El reports 600 students on the CCD universe file.
How China El compares
China El is a growing 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 | 15.8:1 | ▲ 7% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.6% | ▼ 17% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 600 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
600
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 69% in Texas - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.8%
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
$10,301
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 600 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 48.2%
African American 25.3%
Hispanic or Latino 21.3%
Two or More 4.0%
Asian 1.2%
Largest group: White at 48.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.7, China El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hardin-Jefferson Isd reports $10,301 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How China El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardin-Jefferson H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sour Lake El | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Henderson Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| New Ae | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to China El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 720
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 656
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 3
- Students per teacher
- 3:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
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 (~600 students)
Frequently asked questions about China El
How many students attend China El?
China El has 600 students enrolled. It is a public school in China, TX. CCD year-over-year: 558 (2022-23) → 592 (2023-24), up 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at China El?
The student-teacher ratio at China El is 15.8:1, which is 7% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at China El?
51.6% of students at China El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of China El?
The largest demographic group at China El is White at 48.2% of enrollment, in China, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for China El?
China El 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).
What other schools are in Hardin-Jefferson Isd?
Besides China El, Hardin-Jefferson Isd also operates Hardin-Jefferson H S (782 students), Sour Lake El (720 students), and Henderson Middle (656 students). See the Hardin-Jefferson Isd district page for the complete list.