- Enrollment
- 4,057
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Deer Park, TX
Deer Park El
Federal NCES profile for Deer Park El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 481653001414
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Deer Park El earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #1 of 5
- elementary schools in Deer Park · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 31.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Deer Park El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Deer Park El ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Deer Park, TX.
School address
District: Deer Park Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481653001414 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-41 students YoY
Deer Park El shrank from 732 students in 2022-23 to 691 in 2023-24 (-5.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 47.5 → 43.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-41 students YoY 481653001414 · Deer Park, TX Elementary · MID · TRAD
661 enr · 14.1:1 · 31.1% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Deer Park H S (4,057 students)
Deer Park El shrank from 732 students in 2022-23 to 691 in 2023-24 (-5.6%). Teacher FTE lost 47.5 → 43.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Deer Park El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Deer Park H S
Deer Park H S
4,057 students
- Deer Park J H 877
Deer Park J H
877 students
- San Jacinto El 862
San Jacinto El
862 students
- Carpenter El 837
Carpenter El
837 students
- Fairmont El 776
Fairmont El
776 students
- This school 661
Deer Park El
661 students
What this shows Deer Park El reports 661 students on the CCD universe file.
How Deer Park El compares
Deer Park 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 | 14.1:1 | ▼ 4% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.1% | ▼ 50% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 661 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
661
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 49% in Texas - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,284
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 331 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 48.3%
White 47.0%
Two or More 2.9%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 48.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.5, Deer Park El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Deer Park Isd reports $13,284 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Deer Park El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deer Park H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Deer Park J H | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| San Jacinto El | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carpenter El | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fairmont El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Deer Park El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 877
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 862
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 837
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 776
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~661 students)
Frequently asked questions about Deer Park El
How many students attend Deer Park El?
Deer Park El has 661 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Deer Park, TX. CCD year-over-year: 732 (2022-23) → 691 (2023-24), down 41.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Deer Park El?
The student-teacher ratio at Deer Park El is 14.1:1, which is 4% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 10% 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 Deer Park El?
31.1% of students at Deer Park El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Deer Park El?
The largest demographic group at Deer Park El is Hispanic or Latino at 48.3% of enrollment, in Deer Park, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Deer Park El?
Deer Park El has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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 Deer Park El rank among elementary schools in Deer Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Deer Park El ranks #1 of 5 elementary 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 elementary schools in Deer Park on the city page.
What other schools are in Deer Park Isd?
Besides Deer Park El, Deer Park Isd also operates Deer Park H S (4,057 students), Deer Park J H (877 students), and San Jacinto El (862 students). See the Deer Park Isd district page for the complete list.