- Enrollment
- 2,090
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Deer Park, TX
College Park El
Federal NCES profile for College Park El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482619002951
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
College Park El earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Deer Park · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 65.7%
- free-lunch eligible
College Park El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, College Park El ranks #1 of 3 schools in Deer Park, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
College Park El held near 434 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 31.1 → 29.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 482619002951 · Deer Park, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
432 enr · 13.9:1 · 65.7% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: La Porte H S (2,090 students)
College Park El held near 434 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 31.1 → 29.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
College Park El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- La Porte H S
La Porte H S
2,090 students
- Heritage El 667
Heritage El
667 students
- La Porte J H 563
La Porte J H
563 students
- Lomax J H 540
Lomax J H
540 students
- Lomax El 512
Lomax El
512 students
- This school 432
College Park El
432 students
What this shows College Park El reports 432 students on the CCD universe file.
How College Park El compares
College Park 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 | 13.9:1 | ▼ 5% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.7% | ▲ 6% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 432 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
432
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 46% in Texas - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.5%
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
$12,795
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 432 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 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 63.7%
White 23.6%
African American 8.8%
Two or More 2.3%
Asian 1.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 63.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.0, College Park El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for La Porte Isd reports $12,795 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How College Park El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Porte H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heritage El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| La Porte J H | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lomax J H | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lomax El | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to College Park El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 667
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 563
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 540
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~432 students)
Frequently asked questions about College Park El
How many students attend College Park El?
College Park El has 432 students enrolled. It is a public school in Deer Park, TX. CCD year-over-year: 437 (2022-23) → 434 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at College Park El?
The student-teacher ratio at College Park El is 13.9:1, which is 5% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 11% 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 College Park El?
65.7% of students at College Park El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of College Park El?
The largest demographic group at College Park El is Hispanic or Latino at 63.7% of enrollment, in Deer Park, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for College Park El?
College Park El has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 College Park El rank among schools in Deer Park?
By Resource Investment Index, College Park El ranks #1 of 3 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 schools in Deer Park on the city page.
What other schools are in La Porte Isd?
Besides College Park El, La Porte Isd also operates La Porte H S (2,090 students), Heritage El (667 students), and La Porte J H (563 students). See the La Porte Isd district page for the complete list.