Enrollment
692
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Manvel, TX
E C Mason El
Federal NCES profile for E C Mason El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480809000136
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
E C Mason El earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Manvel · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 53.8%
- free-lunch eligible
E C Mason El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, E C Mason El ranks #3 of 3 schools in Manvel, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
50.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
53.8%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How E C Mason El compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at E C Mason El
E C Mason El is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Manvel, Texas, enrolling 692 students.
At 13.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Texas median, within a few percentage points of the 14.7:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 53.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 692 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 1,410 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #747.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (52%) and African American (20%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 692 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Alvin Isd spends $10,659 per pupil, 22% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Alvin Isd also operates Alvin H S (2,766 students) and Shadow Creek H S (2,599 students) alongside E C Mason El.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How E C Mason El compares
E C Mason El on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.8:1 | ▼ 6% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.8% | ▼ 13% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 692 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
692
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
53.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 45% in Texas - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,659
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
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 692 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
29
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 51.7%
African American 19.8%
White 18.6%
Asian 4.9%
Two or More 4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 51.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.5, E C Mason El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Alvin Isd, which includes E C Mason El.
$10,659
Per student
-22%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.1%
State 54.1%
Federal 10.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How E C Mason El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alvin H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shadow Creek H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Manvel H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Iowa Colony H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dr Ronald E Mcnair J H | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to E C Mason El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,766
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~692 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about E C Mason El
How many students attend E C Mason El?
E C Mason El has 692 students enrolled. It is a public school in Manvel, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at E C Mason El?
The student-teacher ratio at E C Mason El is 13.8:1, which is 6% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 12% 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 E C Mason El?
53.8% of students at E C Mason El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of E C Mason El?
The largest demographic group at E C Mason El is Hispanic or Latino at 51.7% of enrollment, in Manvel, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for E C Mason El?
E C Mason El has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does E C Mason El rank among schools in Manvel?
By Resource Investment Index, E C Mason El ranks #3 of 3 schools in Manvel, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Manvel on the city page.
Is E C Mason El a good school?
E C Mason El earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Alvin Isd?
Besides E C Mason 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.
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