- Enrollment
- 3,501
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Humble, TX
Francis El
Federal NCES profile for Francis El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 480771000069
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Francis El earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Texas schools.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in Humble · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.8:1
- large classes for Texas
- 94.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Francis El has class sizes larger than 89% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Francis El ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Humble, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Francis El held near 800 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 41.2 → 45.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-26 students YoY 480771000069 · Humble, TX Elementary · MID · TRAD
770 enr · 18.8:1 · 94.7% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Macarthur H S (3,501 students)
Francis El held near 800 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount). Teacher FTE added 41.2 → 45.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Francis El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Macarthur H S
Macarthur H S
3,501 students
- Davis H S Aldi
Davis H S Aldine
3,184 students
- Nimitz H S
Nimitz H S
2,651 students
- Aldine H S
Aldine H S
2,481 students
- Eisenhower H S
Eisenhower H S
2,262 students
- This school 770
Francis El
770 students
What this shows Francis El reports 770 students on the CCD universe file.
How Francis El compares
Francis 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 | 18.8:1 | ▲ 28% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 94.7% | ▲ 53% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 770 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.8:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
770
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
94.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.8:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 89% in Texas - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
54.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,268
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
Counselors1.3 FTE
Per 616 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
35
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 58.8%
Hispanic or Latino 37.0%
Two or More 2.3%
White 0.8%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 58.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.7, Francis El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Aldine Isd reports $13,268 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Francis El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macarthur H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Davis H S Aldine | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Nimitz H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Aldine H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eisenhower H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Francis El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,184
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,651
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 2,481
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 2,262
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~770 students)
Frequently asked questions about Francis El
How many students attend Francis El?
Francis El has 770 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Humble, TX. CCD year-over-year: 826 (2022-23) → 800 (2023-24), nearly flat (-26).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Francis El?
The student-teacher ratio at Francis El is 18.8:1, which is 28% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Francis El?
94.7% of students at Francis El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Francis El?
The largest demographic group at Francis El is African American at 58.8% of enrollment, in Humble, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Francis El?
Francis El has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower 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 Francis El rank among elementary schools in Humble?
By Resource Investment Index, Francis El ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Humble, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Humble on the city page.
What other schools are in Aldine Isd?
Besides Francis El, Aldine Isd also operates Macarthur H S (3,501 students), Davis H S Aldine (3,184 students), and Nimitz H S (2,651 students). See the Aldine Isd district page for the complete list.