- Enrollment
- 2,812
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Denton, TX
Houston El
Federal NCES profile for Houston El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481674005696
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Houston El earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #16 of 20
- schools in Denton · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 34.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Houston El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Houston El ranks #16 of 20 schools in Denton, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
Houston El held near 527 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+25 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 41.4 → 41.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+25 students YoY 481674005696 · Denton, TX Other · MID · TRAD
537 enr · 13.1:1 · 34.3% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Ray Braswell H S (2,812 students)
Houston El held near 527 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+25 headcount). Teacher FTE held 41.4 → 41.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Houston El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ray Braswell H
Ray Braswell H S
2,812 students
- Guyer H S
Guyer H S
2,577 students
- Denton H S
Denton H S
2,083 students
- Ryan H S
Ryan H S
2,051 students
- Strickland Mid 956
Strickland Middle
956 students
- This school 537
Houston El
537 students
What this shows Houston El reports 537 students on the CCD universe file.
How Houston El compares
Houston 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 11% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.3% | ▼ 45% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 537 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
537
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 35% in Texas - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,484
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 537 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 45.8%
Hispanic or Latino 23.5%
African American 16.2%
Asian 6.9%
Two or More 6.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: White at 45.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.9, Houston El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Denton Isd reports $11,484 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Houston El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ray Braswell H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Guyer H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Denton H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ryan H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Strickland Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Houston El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,577
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 2,083
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 2,051
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 956
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~537 students)
Frequently asked questions about Houston El
How many students attend Houston El?
Houston El has 537 students enrolled. It is a public school in Denton, TX. CCD year-over-year: 502 (2022-23) → 527 (2023-24), nearly flat (+25).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Houston El?
The student-teacher ratio at Houston El is 13.1:1, which is 11% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 17% 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 Houston El?
34.3% of students at Houston El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Houston El?
The largest demographic group at Houston El is White at 45.8% of enrollment, in Denton, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Houston El?
Houston El has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Houston El rank among schools in Denton?
By Resource Investment Index, Houston El ranks #16 of 20 schools in Denton, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Denton on the city page.
What other schools are in Denton Isd?
Besides Houston El, Denton Isd also operates Ray Braswell H S (2,812 students), Guyer H S (2,577 students), and Denton H S (2,083 students). See the Denton Isd district page for the complete list.