- Enrollment
- 2,213
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Beaumont, TX
Curtis El
Federal NCES profile for Curtis El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480967004635
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Curtis El earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #13 of 20
- schools in Beaumont · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.6:1
- large classes for Texas
- 54.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Curtis El has class sizes larger than 84% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Curtis El ranks #13 of 20 schools in Beaumont, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+63 students YoY
Curtis El grew from 492 students in 2022-23 to 555 in 2023-24 (+12.8%).
Teacher FTE added 29.9 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+63 students YoY 480967004635 · Beaumont, TX Other · MID · TRAD
509 enr · 17.6:1 · 54.9% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: West Brook Sr H S (2,213 students)
Curtis El grew from 492 students in 2022-23 to 555 in 2023-24 (+12.8%). Teacher FTE added 29.9 → 31.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Curtis El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Brook Sr
West Brook Sr H S
2,213 students
- Beaumont Unite
Beaumont United H S
2,035 students
- Pietzsch/Mac A
Pietzsch/Mac Arthur El
1,134 students
- Odom Middle 837
Odom Middle
837 students
- Regina Howell 742
Regina Howell El
742 students
- This school 509
Curtis El
509 students
What this shows Curtis El reports 509 students on the CCD universe file.
How Curtis El compares
Curtis 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 | 17.6:1 | ▲ 20% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.9% | ▼ 11% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 509 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
509
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
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
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 84% in Texas - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
33.4%
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
$12,958
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 509 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
30
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 45.6%
White 25.9%
Hispanic or Latino 20.0%
Asian 4.7%
Two or More 3.7%
Largest group: African American at 45.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.1, Curtis El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Beaumont Isd reports $12,958 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Curtis El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Brook Sr H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Beaumont United H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pietzsch/Mac Arthur El | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Odom Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Regina Howell El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Curtis El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,035
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,134
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 837
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 742
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~509 students)
Frequently asked questions about Curtis El
How many students attend Curtis El?
Curtis El has 509 students enrolled. It is a public school in Beaumont, TX. CCD year-over-year: 492 (2022-23) → 555 (2023-24), up 63.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Curtis El?
The student-teacher ratio at Curtis El is 17.6:1, which is 20% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Curtis El?
54.9% of students at Curtis El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Curtis El?
The largest demographic group at Curtis El is African American at 45.6% of enrollment, in Beaumont, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Curtis El?
Curtis El has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 Curtis El rank among schools in Beaumont?
By Resource Investment Index, Curtis El ranks #13 of 20 schools in Beaumont, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Beaumont on the city page.
What other schools are in Beaumont Isd?
Besides Curtis El, Beaumont Isd also operates West Brook Sr H S (2,213 students), Beaumont United H S (2,035 students), and Pietzsch/Mac Arthur El (1,134 students). See the Beaumont Isd district page for the complete list.