- Enrollment
- 2,594
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Houston, TX
Donna Lewis El
Federal NCES profile for Donna Lewis El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 484122010792
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Donna Lewis El earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #150 of 435
- schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 81.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Donna Lewis El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Donna Lewis El ranks #150 of 435 schools in Houston, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Donna Lewis El held near 671 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 53.0 → 47.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 484122010792 · Houston, TX Other · MID · TRAD
689 enr · 13:1 · 81.3% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Spring H S (2,594 students)
Donna Lewis El held near 671 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 53.0 → 47.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Donna Lewis El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Spring H S
Spring H S
2,594 students
- Andy Dekaney H
Andy Dekaney H S
2,485 students
- Westfield H S
Westfield H S
2,264 students
- Carl Wunsche S
Carl Wunsche Sr H S
1,503 students
- Rickey C Baile 982
Rickey C Bailey Middle
982 students
- This school 689
Donna Lewis El
689 students
What this shows Donna Lewis El reports 689 students on the CCD universe file.
How Donna Lewis El compares
Donna Lewis 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 | 13:1 | ▼ 12% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.3% | ▲ 31% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 689 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
689
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 34% in Texas - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,710
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 689 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 85.3%
African American 11.9%
White 1.2%
Two or More 1.0%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 85.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.8, Donna Lewis El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Spring Isd reports $12,710 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Donna Lewis El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Andy Dekaney H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westfield H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carl Wunsche Sr H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rickey C Bailey Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Donna Lewis El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,485
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,264
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,503
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 982
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~689 students)
Frequently asked questions about Donna Lewis El
How many students attend Donna Lewis El?
Donna Lewis El has 689 students enrolled. It is a public school in Houston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 662 (2022-23) → 671 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Donna Lewis El?
The student-teacher ratio at Donna Lewis El is 13:1, which is 12% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 17% 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 Donna Lewis El?
81.3% of students at Donna Lewis El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Donna Lewis El?
The largest demographic group at Donna Lewis El is Hispanic or Latino at 85.3% of enrollment, in Houston, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Donna Lewis El?
Donna Lewis El has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Donna Lewis El rank among schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Donna Lewis El ranks #150 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 Spring Isd?
Besides Donna Lewis El, Spring Isd also operates Spring H S (2,594 students), Andy Dekaney H S (2,485 students), and Westfield H S (2,264 students). See the Spring Isd district page for the complete list.