- Enrollment
- 647
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cuero, TX
J C French El
Federal NCES profile for J C French El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481596001167
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
J C French El earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Cuero · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 76.2%
- free-lunch eligible
J C French El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, J C French El ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Cuero, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
J C French El shrank from 311 students in 2022-23 to 295 in 2023-24 (-5.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 22.8 → 21.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-16 students YoY 481596001167 · Cuero, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
319 enr · 14.5:1 · 76.2% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Cuero H S (647 students)
J C French El shrank from 311 students in 2022-23 to 295 in 2023-24 (-5.1%). Teacher FTE lost 22.8 → 21.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
J C French El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cuero H S
Cuero H S
647 students
- Hunt El
Hunt El
483 students
- Cuero J H
Cuero J H
439 students
- This school
J C French El
319 students
What this shows J C French El reports 319 students on the CCD universe file.
How J C French El compares
J C French El is a shrinking 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 | 14.5:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.2% | ▲ 23% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 319 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
319
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 53% in Texas - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.3%
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
$13,568
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 319 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 60.2%
White 30.1%
African American 5.6%
Two or More 2.2%
Asian 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 60.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.3, J C French El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cuero Isd reports $13,568 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How J C French El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cuero H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hunt El | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cuero J H | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to J C French El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 483
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 439
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~319 students)
Frequently asked questions about J C French El
How many students attend J C French El?
J C French El has 319 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cuero, TX. CCD year-over-year: 311 (2022-23) → 295 (2023-24), down 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at J C French El?
The student-teacher ratio at J C French El is 14.5:1, which is 1% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 8% 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 J C French El?
76.2% of students at J C French El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of J C French El?
The largest demographic group at J C French El is Hispanic or Latino at 60.2% of enrollment, in Cuero, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for J C French El?
J C French El has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 J C French El rank among public schools in Cuero?
By Resource Investment Index, J C French El ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Cuero, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Cuero Isd?
Besides J C French El, Cuero Isd also operates Cuero H S (647 students), Hunt El (483 students), and Cuero J H (439 students). See the Cuero Isd district page for the complete list.