- Enrollment
- 1,689
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Texas City, TX
Heights El
Federal NCES profile for Heights El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 484251004861
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Heights El earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #1 of 6
- elementary schools in Texas City · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 91.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Heights El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Heights El ranks #1 of 6 elementary schools in Texas City, TX.
School address
District: Texas City Isd · Texas
NCES ID 484251004861 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Heights El held near 410 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.9 → 31.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 484251004861 · Texas City, TX Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
412 enr · 15.8:1 · 91.5% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Texas City H S (1,689 students)
Heights El held near 410 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.9 → 31.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Heights El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Texas City H S
Texas City H S
1,689 students
- Blocker Middle
Blocker Middle
802 students
- Fry Int
Fry Int
769 students
- La Marque H S
La Marque H S
737 students
- Giles Middle 553
Giles Middle
553 students
- This school 412
Heights El
412 students
What this shows Heights El reports 412 students on the CCD universe file.
How Heights El compares
Heights 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 | 15.8:1 | ▲ 7% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 91.5% | ▲ 48% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 412 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
412
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
91.5%
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
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 69% in Texas - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.1%
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
$15,461
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 412 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 56.6%
White 18.2%
African American 18.2%
Two or More 6.3%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 56.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.9, Heights El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Texas City Isd reports $15,461 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Heights El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas City H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Blocker Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fry Int | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| La Marque H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Giles Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Heights El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 802
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 769
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 737
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 553
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~412 students)
Frequently asked questions about Heights El
How many students attend Heights El?
Heights El has 412 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Texas City, TX. CCD year-over-year: 401 (2022-23) → 410 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Heights El?
The student-teacher ratio at Heights El is 15.8:1, which is 7% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Heights El?
91.5% of students at Heights El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Heights El?
The largest demographic group at Heights El is Hispanic or Latino at 56.6% of enrollment, in Texas City, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Heights El?
Heights El has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Heights El rank among elementary schools in Texas City?
By Resource Investment Index, Heights El ranks #1 of 6 elementary schools in Texas City, 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 Texas City on the city page.
What other schools are in Texas City Isd?
Besides Heights El, Texas City Isd also operates Texas City H S (1,689 students), Blocker Middle (802 students), and Fry Int (769 students). See the Texas City Isd district page for the complete list.