- Enrollment
- 2,255
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lancaster, TX
Houston El
Federal NCES profile for Houston El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482667003002
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Houston El earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #4 of 6
- schools in Lancaster · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 87.7%
- 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 #4 of 6 schools in Lancaster, TX.
School address
District: Lancaster Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482667003002 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+34 students YoY
Houston El grew from 674 students in 2022-23 to 708 in 2023-24 (+5.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 41.6 → 40.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+34 students YoY 482667003002 · Lancaster, TX Other · MID · TRAD
613 enr · 15:1 · 87.7% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Lancaster H S (2,255 students)
Houston El grew from 674 students in 2022-23 to 708 in 2023-24 (+5.0%). Teacher FTE lost 41.6 → 40.2 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
- Lancaster H S
Lancaster H S
2,255 students
- Lancaster Midd
Lancaster Middle
908 students
- This school 613
Houston El
613 students
- West Main El 601
West Main El
601 students
- Pleasant Run E 597
Pleasant Run El
597 students
- Belt Line El 567
Belt Line El
567 students
What this shows Houston El reports 613 students on the CCD universe file.
How Houston El compares
Houston El is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▲ 2% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.7% | ▲ 42% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 613 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
613
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
87.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
15:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 59% in Texas - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.8%
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
$11,574
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 613 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 58.4%
African American 39.5%
Two or More 1.0%
White 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 58.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.3, Houston El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lancaster Isd reports $11,574 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lancaster Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Main El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pleasant Run El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Belt Line El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher 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
- 908
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 601
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 597
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 567
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~613 students)
Frequently asked questions about Houston El
How many students attend Houston El?
Houston El has 613 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lancaster, TX. CCD year-over-year: 674 (2022-23) → 708 (2023-24), up 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Houston El?
The student-teacher ratio at Houston El is 15:1, which is 2% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Houston El?
87.7% 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 Hispanic or Latino at 58.4% of enrollment, in Lancaster, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Houston El?
Houston El has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Lancaster?
By Resource Investment Index, Houston El ranks #4 of 6 schools in Lancaster, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lancaster on the city page.
What other schools are in Lancaster Isd?
Besides Houston El, Lancaster Isd also operates Lancaster H S (2,255 students), Lancaster Middle (908 students), and West Main El (601 students). See the Lancaster Isd district page for the complete list.