- Enrollment
- 2,213
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Beaumont, TX
Guess El
Federal NCES profile for Guess El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480967005958
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Guess El earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Texas schools.
- #17 of 20
- schools in Beaumont · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.9:1
- large classes for Texas
- 79.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Guess El has class sizes larger than 95% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Guess El ranks #17 of 20 schools in Beaumont, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Guess El held near 721 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.3 → 38.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+22 students YoY 480967005958 · Beaumont, TX Other · MID · TRAD
722 enr · 21.9:1 · 79.0% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: West Brook Sr H S (2,213 students)
Guess El held near 721 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.3 → 38.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Guess El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Brook Sr
West Brook Sr H S
2,213 students
- Beaumont Unite
Beaumont United H S
2,035 students
- Pietzsch/Mac A
Pietzsch/Mac Arthur El
1,134 students
- Odom Middle 837
Odom Middle
837 students
- Regina Howell 742
Regina Howell El
742 students
- This school 722
Guess El
722 students
What this shows Guess El reports 722 students on the CCD universe file.
How Guess El compares
Guess 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 | 21.9:1 | ▲ 49% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.0% | ▲ 28% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 722 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.9:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
722
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
21.9:1
students per teacher
- 49% above state mean
Top 95% in Texas - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
31.9%
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
$12,958
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 722 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
92
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 71.3%
Hispanic or Latino 15.4%
White 6.0%
Asian 4.2%
Two or More 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 71.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.2, Guess El is about as mixed as the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Beaumont Isd reports $12,958 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Guess El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Brook Sr H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Beaumont United H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pietzsch/Mac Arthur El | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Odom Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Regina Howell El | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Guess El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,035
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,134
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 837
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 742
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~722 students)
Frequently asked questions about Guess El
How many students attend Guess El?
Guess El has 722 students enrolled. It is a public school in Beaumont, TX. CCD year-over-year: 699 (2022-23) → 721 (2023-24), nearly flat (+22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Guess El?
The student-teacher ratio at Guess El is 21.9:1, which is 49% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 39% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Guess El?
79.0% of students at Guess El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Guess El?
The largest demographic group at Guess El is African American at 71.3% of enrollment, in Beaumont, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Guess El?
Guess El has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower 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 Guess El rank among schools in Beaumont?
By Resource Investment Index, Guess El ranks #17 of 20 schools in Beaumont, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Beaumont on the city page.
What other schools are in Beaumont Isd?
Besides Guess El, Beaumont Isd also operates West Brook Sr H S (2,213 students), Beaumont United H S (2,035 students), and Pietzsch/Mac Arthur El (1,134 students). See the Beaumont Isd district page for the complete list.