- Enrollment
- 1,511
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Portland, TX
East Cliff El
Federal NCES profile for East Cliff El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482178002198
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Cliff El earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Portland · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.2:1
- small classes for Texas
- 36.7%
- free-lunch eligible
East Cliff El has class sizes smaller than 75% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Cliff El ranks #1 of 3 schools in Portland, TX.
School address
District: Gregory-Portland Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482178002198 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
East Cliff El held near 592 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 39.0 → 37.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 482178002198 · Portland, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
474 enr · 12.2:1 · 36.7% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Gregory-Portland H S (1,511 students)
East Cliff El held near 592 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 39.0 → 37.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
East Cliff El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gregory-Portla
Gregory-Portland H S
1,511 students
- Gregory-Portla
Gregory-Portland Middle
1,148 students
- Andrews El 530
Andrews El
530 students
- This school 474
East Cliff El
474 students
- Clark El 457
Clark El
457 students
- Austin El 375
Austin El
375 students
What this shows East Cliff El reports 474 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Cliff El compares
East Cliff 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 | 12.2:1 | ▼ 17% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.7% | ▼ 41% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 474 | top 54% | - | - |
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.
474
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
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
19.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,220
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 474 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 46.2%
White 44.5%
Asian 5.1%
Two or More 3.6%
African American 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 46.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.5, East Cliff El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Gregory-Portland Isd reports $14,220 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How East Cliff El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gregory-Portland H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gregory-Portland Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Andrews El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clark El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Austin El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Cliff El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,148
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 530
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 457
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 375
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~474 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about East Cliff El
How many students attend East Cliff El?
East Cliff El has 474 students enrolled. It is a public school in Portland, TX. CCD year-over-year: 580 (2022-23) → 592 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Cliff El?
The student-teacher ratio at East Cliff 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 Cliff El?
36.7% of students at East Cliff El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Cliff El?
The largest demographic group at East Cliff El is Hispanic or Latino at 46.2% of enrollment, in Portland, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Cliff El?
East Cliff 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 East Cliff El rank among schools in Portland?
By Resource Investment Index, East Cliff El ranks #1 of 3 schools in Portland, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Portland on the city page.
What other schools are in Gregory-Portland Isd?
Besides East Cliff El, Gregory-Portland Isd also operates Gregory-Portland H S (1,511 students), Gregory-Portland Middle (1,148 students), and Andrews El (530 students). See the Gregory-Portland Isd district page for the complete list.