- Enrollment
- 3,922
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Klein, TX
Frank El
Federal NCES profile for Frank El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482574011542
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Frank El earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #7 of 13
- schools in Klein · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.9:1
- large classes for Texas
- 20.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Frank El has class sizes larger than 79% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Frank El ranks #7 of 13 schools in Klein, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Frank El held near 574 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 41.9 → 40.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-27 students YoY 482574011542 · Klein, TX Other · MID · TRAD
692 enr · 16.9:1 · 20.3% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Klein Cain H S (3,922 students)
Frank El held near 574 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 41.9 → 40.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Frank 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 692
Frank El
692 students
What this shows Frank El reports 692 students on the CCD universe file.
How Frank El compares
Frank 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 | 16.9:1 | ▲ 15% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.3% | ▼ 67% | 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
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
692
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 79% in Texas - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
10.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 692 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 36.7%
Hispanic or Latino 31.8%
African American 16.6%
Asian 9.1%
Two or More 5.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 36.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.6, Frank El is more 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 Frank El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Klein Cain H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Klein Oak H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Klein Forest H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Klein H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Klein Collins H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Frank 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 (~692 students)
Frequently asked questions about Frank El
How many students attend Frank El?
Frank El has 692 students enrolled. It is a public school in Klein, TX. CCD year-over-year: 601 (2022-23) → 574 (2023-24), nearly flat (-27).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Frank El?
The student-teacher ratio at Frank El is 16.9:1, which is 15% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Frank El?
20.3% of students at Frank El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Frank El?
The largest demographic group at Frank El is White at 36.7% of enrollment, in Klein, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Frank El?
Frank 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 Frank El rank among schools in Klein?
By Resource Investment Index, Frank El ranks #7 of 13 schools in Klein, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Klein on the city page.
What other schools are in Klein Isd?
Besides Frank 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.