- Enrollment
- 8,641
- Students per teacher
- 28:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Houston, TX
Durham El
Federal NCES profile for Durham El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482364002444
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Durham El earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Texas schools.
- #38 of 435
- schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.1:1
- large classes for Texas
- 63.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Durham El has class sizes larger than 81% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Durham El ranks #38 of 435 schools in Houston, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Durham El held near 570 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.4 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 482364002444 · Houston, TX Other · MID · TRAD
547 enr · 17.1:1 · 63.6% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Texas Connections Academy at Houston (8,641 students)
Durham El held near 570 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.4 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Durham 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 547
Durham El
547 students
What this shows Durham El reports 547 students on the CCD universe file.
How Durham El compares
Durham 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 | 17.1:1 | ▲ 16% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.6% | ▲ 3% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 547 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
547
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 81% in Texas - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 59.6%
White 27.1%
African American 10.2%
Two or More 1.6%
Asian 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 59.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.1, Durham El is more 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 Durham 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 | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Heights H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Durham 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 (~547 students)
Frequently asked questions about Durham El
How many students attend Durham El?
Durham El has 547 students enrolled. It is a public school in Houston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 571 (2022-23) → 570 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Durham El?
The student-teacher ratio at Durham El is 17.1:1, which is 16% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Durham El?
63.6% of students at Durham El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Durham El?
The largest demographic group at Durham El is Hispanic or Latino at 59.6% of enrollment, in Houston, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Durham El?
Durham El has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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 Durham El rank among schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Durham El ranks #38 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 Durham 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.