- Enrollment
- 4,284
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Galena Park, TX
Galena Park El
Federal NCES profile for Galena Park El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482025001982
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Galena Park El earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Galena Park · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 84.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Galena Park El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Galena Park El ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Galena Park, TX.
School address
District: Galena Park Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482025001982 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Galena Park El held near 602 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 41.0 → 41.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 482025001982 · Galena Park, TX Other · MID · TRAD
588 enr · 14.3:1 · 84.8% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: North Shore Senior High (4,284 students)
Galena Park El held near 602 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 41.0 → 41.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Galena Park El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Shore Se
North Shore Senior High
4,284 students
- Galena Park H
Galena Park H S
1,815 students
- North Shore Mi 1,299
North Shore Middle
1,299 students
- Cobb 6th Grade 991
Cobb 6th Grade Campus
991 students
- North Shore El 965
North Shore El
965 students
- This school 588
Galena Park El
588 students
What this shows Galena Park El reports 588 students on the CCD universe file.
How Galena Park El compares
Galena Park 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.8% | ▲ 37% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 588 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
588
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
84.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 51% in Texas - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.8%
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
$13,655
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 588 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 94.6%
African American 3.4%
White 1.5%
Two or More 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 94.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.4, Galena Park El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Galena Park Isd reports $13,655 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Galena Park El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Shore Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Galena Park H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Shore Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cobb 6th Grade Campus | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Shore El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Galena Park El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,815
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 1,299
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 991
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 965
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~588 students)
Frequently asked questions about Galena Park El
How many students attend Galena Park El?
Galena Park El has 588 students enrolled. It is a public school in Galena Park, TX. CCD year-over-year: 597 (2022-23) → 602 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Galena Park El?
The student-teacher ratio at Galena Park El is 14.3:1, which is 3% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 9% 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 Galena Park El?
84.8% of students at Galena Park El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Galena Park El?
The largest demographic group at Galena Park El is Hispanic or Latino at 94.6% of enrollment, in Galena Park, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Galena Park El?
Galena Park El has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Galena Park El rank among public schools in Galena Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Galena Park El ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Galena Park, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Galena Park Isd?
Besides Galena Park El, Galena Park Isd also operates North Shore Senior High (4,284 students), Galena Park H S (1,815 students), and North Shore Middle (1,299 students). See the Galena Park Isd district page for the complete list.