- Enrollment
- 2,917
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Channelview, TX
De Zavala El
Federal NCES profile for De Zavala El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 481359000854
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
De Zavala El earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #4 of 5
- elementary schools in Channelview · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.3:1
- large classes for Texas
- 92.9%
- free-lunch eligible
De Zavala El has class sizes larger than 74% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, De Zavala El ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Channelview, TX.
School address
District: Channelview Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481359000854 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+26 students YoY
De Zavala El held near 562 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+26 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 40.0 → 38.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+26 students YoY 481359000854 · Channelview, TX Elementary · MID · TRAD
634 enr · 16.3:1 · 92.9% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Channelview H S (2,917 students)
De Zavala El held near 562 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+26 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 40.0 → 38.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
De Zavala El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Channelview H
Channelview H S
2,917 students
- Alice Johnson 1,112
Alice Johnson J H
1,112 students
- Aguirre J H 933
Aguirre J H
933 students
- B H Hamblen El 886
B H Hamblen El
886 students
- Mcghee El 770
Mcghee El
770 students
- This school 634
De Zavala El
634 students
What this shows De Zavala El reports 634 students on the CCD universe file.
How De Zavala El compares
De Zavala 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 | 16.3:1 | ▲ 11% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 92.9% | ▲ 50% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 634 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
634
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
92.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 74% in Texas - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.8%
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
$13,441
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 634 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 90.1%
White 5.4%
African American 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%
Asian 0.3%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 90.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.4, De Zavala El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Channelview Isd reports $13,441 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How De Zavala El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Channelview H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alice Johnson J H | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Aguirre J H | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| B H Hamblen El | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mcghee El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to De Zavala El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,112
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 933
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 886
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 770
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~634 students)
Frequently asked questions about De Zavala El
How many students attend De Zavala El?
De Zavala El has 634 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Channelview, TX. CCD year-over-year: 536 (2022-23) → 562 (2023-24), nearly flat (+26).
What is the student-teacher ratio at De Zavala El?
The student-teacher ratio at De Zavala El is 16.3:1, which is 11% 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 De Zavala El?
92.9% of students at De Zavala El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of De Zavala El?
The largest demographic group at De Zavala El is Hispanic or Latino at 90.1% of enrollment, in Channelview, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for De Zavala El?
De Zavala El has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 De Zavala El rank among elementary schools in Channelview?
By Resource Investment Index, De Zavala El ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Channelview, 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 Channelview on the city page.
What other schools are in Channelview Isd?
Besides De Zavala El, Channelview Isd also operates Channelview H S (2,917 students), Alice Johnson J H (1,112 students), and Aguirre J H (933 students). See the Channelview Isd district page for the complete list.