- Enrollment
- 447
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Winnie, TX
East Chambers El
Federal NCES profile for East Chambers El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 481788001560
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Chambers El earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Winnie · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.2:1
- small classes for Texas
- 61.6%
- free-lunch eligible
East Chambers El has class sizes smaller than 75% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Chambers El ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Winnie, TX.
School address
District: East Chambers Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481788001560 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
East Chambers El shrank from 336 students in 2022-23 to 308 in 2023-24 (-8.3%).
Teacher FTE held 26.8 → 26.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-28 students YoY 481788001560 · Winnie, TX Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
318 enr · 12.2:1 · 61.6% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: East Chambers H S (447 students)
East Chambers El shrank from 336 students in 2022-23 to 308 in 2023-24 (-8.3%). Teacher FTE held 26.8 → 26.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
East Chambers El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East Chambers
East Chambers H S
447 students
- East Chambers
East Chambers Pri
431 students
- East Chambers
East Chambers J H
366 students
- This school
East Chambers El
318 students
What this shows East Chambers El reports 318 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Chambers El compares
East Chambers 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 | 12.2:1 | ▼ 17% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.6% | ▼ 0% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 318 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
318
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.6%
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
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 25% in Texas - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
9.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,609
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 318 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 45.3%
Hispanic or Latino 44.7%
African American 5.7%
Two or More 3.8%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 45.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.0, East Chambers El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for East Chambers Isd reports $13,609 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How East Chambers El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Chambers H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Chambers Pri | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Chambers J H | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Chambers El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 366
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~318 students)
Frequently asked questions about East Chambers El
How many students attend East Chambers El?
East Chambers El has 318 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Winnie, TX. CCD year-over-year: 336 (2022-23) → 308 (2023-24), down 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Chambers El?
The student-teacher ratio at East Chambers El is 12.2:1, which is 17% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 22% 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 East Chambers El?
61.6% of students at East Chambers El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Chambers El?
The largest demographic group at East Chambers El is White at 45.3% of enrollment, in Winnie, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Chambers El?
East Chambers El has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (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 East Chambers El rank among public schools in Winnie?
By Resource Investment Index, East Chambers El ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Winnie, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in East Chambers Isd?
Besides East Chambers El, East Chambers Isd also operates East Chambers H S (447 students), East Chambers Pri (431 students), and East Chambers J H (366 students). See the East Chambers Isd district page for the complete list.