- Enrollment
- 3,501
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Houston, TX
Gray El
Federal NCES profile for Gray El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 480771006638
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gray El earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Texas schools.
- #82 of 114
- elementary schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.5:1
- large classes for Texas
- 91.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Gray El has class sizes larger than 83% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gray El ranks #82 of 114 elementary schools in Houston, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Gray El held near 495 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.1 → 36.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 480771006638 · Houston, TX Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
491 enr · 17.5:1 · 91.6% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Macarthur H S (3,501 students)
Gray El held near 495 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.1 → 36.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Gray El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Macarthur H S
Macarthur H S
3,501 students
- Davis H S Aldi
Davis H S Aldine
3,184 students
- Nimitz H S
Nimitz H S
2,651 students
- Aldine H S
Aldine H S
2,481 students
- Eisenhower H S
Eisenhower H S
2,262 students
- This school 491
Gray El
491 students
What this shows Gray El reports 491 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gray El compares
Gray 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 | 17.5:1 | ▲ 19% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 91.6% | ▲ 48% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 491 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
491
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
91.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 83% in Texas - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
37.1%
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
$13,268
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
Counselors1.3 FTE
Per 393 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Aldine Isd reports $13,268 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gray El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macarthur H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Davis H S Aldine | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Nimitz H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Aldine H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eisenhower H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gray El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,184
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,651
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 2,481
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 2,262
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~491 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gray El
How many students attend Gray El?
Gray El has 491 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Houston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 491 (2022-23) → 495 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gray El?
The student-teacher ratio at Gray El is 17.5:1, which is 19% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gray El?
91.6% of students at Gray El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gray El?
Gray El has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Gray El rank among elementary schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Gray El ranks #82 of 114 elementary schools in Houston, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Houston on the city page.
What other schools are in Aldine Isd?
Besides Gray El, Aldine Isd also operates Macarthur H S (3,501 students), Davis H S Aldine (3,184 students), and Nimitz H S (2,651 students). See the Aldine Isd district page for the complete list.