- Enrollment
- 2,436
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Freeport, TX
Freeport El
Federal NCES profile for Freeport El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481119000587
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Freeport El earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Texas schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Freeport · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.2:1
- large classes for Texas
- 87.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Freeport El has class sizes larger than 73% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Freeport El ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Freeport, TX.
School address
District: Brazosport Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481119000587 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+43 students YoY
Freeport El grew from 579 students in 2022-23 to 622 in 2023-24 (+7.4%).
Teacher FTE added 38.0 → 40.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+43 students YoY 481119000587 · Freeport, TX Other · MID · TRAD
616 enr · 16.2:1 · 87.4% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Brazoswood H S (2,436 students)
Freeport El grew from 579 students in 2022-23 to 622 in 2023-24 (+7.4%). Teacher FTE added 38.0 → 40.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Freeport El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Brazoswood H S
Brazoswood H S
2,436 students
- Clute Int
Clute Int
1,002 students
- Brazosport H S 841
Brazosport H S
841 students
- Bess Brannen E 747
Bess Brannen El
747 students
- Rasco Middle 735
Rasco Middle
735 students
- This school 616
Freeport El
616 students
What this shows Freeport El reports 616 students on the CCD universe file.
How Freeport El compares
Freeport El is a growing 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 | 16.2:1 | ▲ 10% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.4% | ▲ 41% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 616 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
616
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
87.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 73% in Texas - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.4%
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
$13,088
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 616 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 74.7%
White 13.8%
African American 8.1%
Two or More 3.1%
Asian 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 74.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.5, Freeport El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Brazosport Isd reports $13,088 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Freeport El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brazoswood H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clute Int | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brazosport H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bess Brannen El | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rasco Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Freeport El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,002
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 841
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 747
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 735
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~616 students)
Frequently asked questions about Freeport El
How many students attend Freeport El?
Freeport El has 616 students enrolled. It is a public school in Freeport, TX. CCD year-over-year: 579 (2022-23) → 622 (2023-24), up 43.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Freeport El?
The student-teacher ratio at Freeport El is 16.2:1, which is 10% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Freeport El?
87.4% of students at Freeport El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Freeport El?
The largest demographic group at Freeport El is Hispanic or Latino at 74.7% of enrollment, in Freeport, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Freeport El?
Freeport El has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Freeport El rank among public schools in Freeport?
By Resource Investment Index, Freeport El ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Freeport, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Freeport on the city page.
What other schools are in Brazosport Isd?
Besides Freeport El, Brazosport Isd also operates Brazoswood H S (2,436 students), Clute Int (1,002 students), and Brazosport H S (841 students). See the Brazosport Isd district page for the complete list.