- Enrollment
- 585
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Port Isabel, TX
Garriga El
Federal NCES profile for Garriga El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483525003988
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Garriga El earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Port Isabel · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 95.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Garriga El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Garriga El ranks #1 of 3 schools in Port Isabel, TX.
School address
District: Point Isabel Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483525003988 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Garriga El held near 432 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 29.5 → 29.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 483525003988 · Port Isabel, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
410 enr · 14.1:1 · 95.5% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Port Isabel H S (585 students)
Garriga El held near 432 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE held 29.5 → 29.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Garriga El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Port Isabel H
Port Isabel H S
585 students
- This school
Garriga El
410 students
- Port Isabel J
Port Isabel J H
396 students
- Derry El
Derry El
392 students
- Cameron Co J J 3
Cameron Co J J a E P
3 students
What this shows Garriga El reports 410 students on the CCD universe file.
How Garriga El compares
Garriga 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 | 14.1:1 | ▼ 4% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 95.5% | ▲ 54% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 410 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
410
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
95.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% 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
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 49% in Texas - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,836
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 410 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 92.2%
White 5.1%
Two or More 1.2%
Asian 0.7%
African American 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 92.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.7, Garriga El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Point Isabel Isd reports $15,836 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Garriga El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port Isabel H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Port Isabel J H | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Derry El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cameron Co J J a E P | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Garriga El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 396
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 392
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 3
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~410 students)
Frequently asked questions about Garriga El
How many students attend Garriga El?
Garriga El has 410 students enrolled. It is a public school in Port Isabel, TX. CCD year-over-year: 443 (2022-23) → 432 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Garriga El?
The student-teacher ratio at Garriga El is 14.1:1, which is 4% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 10% 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 Garriga El?
95.5% of students at Garriga El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Garriga El?
The largest demographic group at Garriga El is Hispanic or Latino at 92.2% of enrollment, in Port Isabel, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Garriga El?
Garriga El has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Garriga El rank among schools in Port Isabel?
By Resource Investment Index, Garriga El ranks #1 of 3 schools in Port Isabel, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Port Isabel on the city page.
What other schools are in Point Isabel Isd?
Besides Garriga El, Point Isabel Isd also operates Port Isabel H S (585 students), Port Isabel J H (396 students), and Derry El (392 students). See the Point Isabel Isd district page for the complete list.