- Enrollment
- 2,766
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rosharon, TX
Don Jeter El
Federal NCES profile for Don Jeter El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480809008452
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Don Jeter El earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #3 of 6
- schools in Rosharon · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 61.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Don Jeter El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Don Jeter El ranks #3 of 6 schools in Rosharon, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-109 students YoY
Don Jeter El shrank from 822 students in 2022-23 to 713 in 2023-24 (-13.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 53.5 → 50.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-109 students YoY 480809008452 · Rosharon, TX Other · MID · TRAD
800 enr · 15.1:1 · 61.8% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Alvin H S (2,766 students)
Don Jeter El shrank from 822 students in 2022-23 to 713 in 2023-24 (-13.3%). Teacher FTE lost 53.5 → 50.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Don Jeter El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Alvin H S
Alvin H S
2,766 students
- Shadow Creek H
Shadow Creek H S
2,599 students
- Manvel H S
Manvel H S
2,238 students
- Iowa Colony H
Iowa Colony H S
1,781 students
- Dr Ronald E Mc 1,034
Dr Ronald E Mcnair J H
1,034 students
- This school 800
Don Jeter El
800 students
What this shows Don Jeter El reports 800 students on the CCD universe file.
How Don Jeter El compares
Don Jeter 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 | 15.1:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.8% | ▼ 0% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 800 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
800
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% 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
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 61% in Texas - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.8%
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
$10,984
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 800 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 47.4%
African American 37.1%
Asian 7.0%
White 4.9%
Two or More 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.0, Don Jeter El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Alvin Isd reports $10,984 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Don Jeter El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alvin H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shadow Creek H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Manvel H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Iowa Colony H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dr Ronald E Mcnair J H | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Don Jeter El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,599
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 2,238
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,781
- Students per teacher
- 27.4:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
- Enrollment
- 1,034
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~800 students)
Frequently asked questions about Don Jeter El
How many students attend Don Jeter El?
Don Jeter El has 800 students enrolled. It is a public school in Rosharon, TX. CCD year-over-year: 822 (2022-23) → 713 (2023-24), down 109.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Don Jeter El?
The student-teacher ratio at Don Jeter El is 15.1:1, which is 3% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Don Jeter El?
61.8% of students at Don Jeter El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Don Jeter El?
The largest demographic group at Don Jeter El is Hispanic or Latino at 47.4% of enrollment, in Rosharon, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Don Jeter El?
Don Jeter El has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Don Jeter El rank among schools in Rosharon?
By Resource Investment Index, Don Jeter El ranks #3 of 6 schools in Rosharon, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Rosharon on the city page.
What other schools are in Alvin Isd?
Besides Don Jeter El, Alvin Isd also operates Alvin H S (2,766 students), Shadow Creek H S (2,599 students), and Manvel H S (2,238 students). See the Alvin Isd district page for the complete list.