- Enrollment
- 8,641
- Students per teacher
- 28:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Houston, TX
De Zavala El
Federal NCES profile for De Zavala El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482364002437
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
De Zavala El earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #200 of 435
- schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.7:1
- small classes for Texas
- 89.7%
- free-lunch eligible
De Zavala El has class sizes smaller than 79% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, De Zavala El ranks #200 of 435 schools in Houston, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-157 students YoY
De Zavala El shrank from 389 students in 2022-23 to 232 in 2023-24 (-40.4%).
Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 25.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-157 students YoY 482364002437 · Houston, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
246 enr · 11.7:1 · 89.7% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Texas Connections Academy at Houston (8,641 students)
De Zavala El shrank from 389 students in 2022-23 to 232 in 2023-24 (-40.4%). Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 25.1 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
- Texas Connecti
Texas Connections Academy at Houston
8,641 students
- Bellaire H S 3,216
Bellaire H S
3,216 students
- Lamar H S 2,968
Lamar H S
2,968 students
- Westside H S 2,729
Westside H S
2,729 students
- Heights H S 2,426
Heights H S
2,426 students
- This school 246
De Zavala El
246 students
What this shows De Zavala El reports 246 students on the CCD universe file.
How De Zavala El compares
De Zavala El 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 | 11.7:1 | ▼ 20% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.7% | ▲ 45% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 246 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
246
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
89.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 21% in Texas - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
76.4%
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
$13,072
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 97.6%
African American 1.2%
White 0.8%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 97.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 4.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 4.7, De Zavala El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Houston Isd reports $13,072 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Connections Academy at Houston | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bellaire H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lamar H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westside H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heights H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher 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
- 3,216
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,968
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,729
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 2,426
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~246 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about De Zavala El
How many students attend De Zavala El?
De Zavala El has 246 students enrolled. It is a public school in Houston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 389 (2022-23) → 232 (2023-24), down 157.
What is the student-teacher ratio at De Zavala El?
The student-teacher ratio at De Zavala El is 11.7:1, which is 20% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 25% 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 De Zavala El?
89.7% 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 97.6% of enrollment, in Houston, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for De Zavala El?
De Zavala El has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does De Zavala El rank among schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, De Zavala El ranks #200 of 435 schools in Houston, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Houston on the city page.
What other schools are in Houston Isd?
Besides De Zavala El, Houston Isd also operates Texas Connections Academy at Houston (8,641 students), Bellaire H S (3,216 students), and Lamar H S (2,968 students). See the Houston Isd district page for the complete list.