- Enrollment
- 145
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Grapeland, TX
Grapeland El
Federal NCES profile for Grapeland El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482163002176
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Grapeland El earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Grapeland · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 63.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Grapeland El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Grapeland El ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Grapeland, TX.
School address
District: Grapeland Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482163002176 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Grapeland El held near 315 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.4 → 23.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 482163002176 · Grapeland, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
325 enr · 14.1:1 · 63.2% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Grapeland H S (145 students)
Grapeland El held near 315 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.4 → 23.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Grapeland El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Grapeland El
325 students
- Grapeland H S
Grapeland H S
145 students
- Grapeland J H 104
Grapeland J H
104 students
What this shows Grapeland El reports 325 students on the CCD universe file.
How Grapeland El compares
Grapeland 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 | 63.2% | ▲ 2% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 325 | top 72% | - | - |
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.
325
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
14.1:1
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
15.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,608
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 325 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 65.8%
African American 20.0%
Hispanic or Latino 9.5%
Two or More 3.7%
Asian 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 65.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.7, Grapeland El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Grapeland Isd reports $13,608 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Grapeland El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grapeland H S | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Grapeland J H | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Grapeland El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 104
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~325 students)
Frequently asked questions about Grapeland El
How many students attend Grapeland El?
Grapeland El has 325 students enrolled. It is a public school in Grapeland, TX. CCD year-over-year: 310 (2022-23) → 315 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grapeland El?
The student-teacher ratio at Grapeland 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 Grapeland El?
63.2% of students at Grapeland El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Grapeland El?
The largest demographic group at Grapeland El is White at 65.8% of enrollment, in Grapeland, 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 Grapeland El?
Grapeland El has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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 Grapeland El rank among public schools in Grapeland?
By Resource Investment Index, Grapeland El ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Grapeland, 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 Grapeland Isd?
Besides Grapeland El, Grapeland Isd also operates Grapeland H S (145 students) and Grapeland J H (104 students). See the Grapeland Isd district page for the complete list.