- Enrollment
- 3,922
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Houston, TX
Epps Island El
Federal NCES profile for Epps Island El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482574002898
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Epps Island El earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Texas schools.
- #49 of 435
- schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.4:1
- large classes for Texas
- 77.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Epps Island El has class sizes larger than 83% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Epps Island El ranks #49 of 435 schools in Houston, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Epps Island El held near 521 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 44.8 → 47.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 482574002898 · Houston, TX Other · MID · TRAD
764 enr · 17.4:1 · 77.4% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Klein Cain H S (3,922 students)
Epps Island El held near 521 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE added 44.8 → 47.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Epps Island El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Klein Cain H S
Klein Cain H S
3,922 students
- Klein Oak H S
Klein Oak H S
3,766 students
- Klein Forest H
Klein Forest H S
3,418 students
- Klein H S
Klein H S
3,366 students
- Klein Collins
Klein Collins H S
3,360 students
- This school 764
Epps Island El
764 students
What this shows Epps Island El reports 764 students on the CCD universe file.
How Epps Island El compares
Epps Island 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 | 17.4:1 | ▲ 18% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.4% | ▲ 25% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 764 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
764
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 83% in Texas - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,719
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
Counselors0.1 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 84.6%
African American 8.2%
Asian 4.2%
White 1.4%
Two or More 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 84.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.5, Epps Island El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Klein Isd reports $10,719 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Epps Island El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Klein Cain H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Klein Oak H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Klein Forest H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Klein H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Klein Collins H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Epps Island El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,766
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 3,418
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 3,366
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 3,360
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~764 students)
Frequently asked questions about Epps Island El
How many students attend Epps Island El?
Epps Island El has 764 students enrolled. It is a public school in Houston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 541 (2022-23) → 521 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Epps Island El?
The student-teacher ratio at Epps Island El is 17.4:1, which is 18% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Epps Island El?
77.4% of students at Epps Island El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Epps Island El?
The largest demographic group at Epps Island El is Hispanic or Latino at 84.6% of enrollment, in Houston, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Epps Island El?
Epps Island El has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Epps Island El rank among schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Epps Island El ranks #49 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 Klein Isd?
Besides Epps Island El, Klein Isd also operates Klein Cain H S (3,922 students), Klein Oak H S (3,766 students), and Klein Forest H S (3,418 students). See the Klein Isd district page for the complete list.