- Enrollment
- 1,294
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Kaufman, TX
J R Phillips El
Federal NCES profile for J R Phillips El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 482520013698
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
J R Phillips El earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Kaufman · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- students per teacher
- 72.8%
- free-lunch eligible
J R Phillips El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, J R Phillips El ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Kaufman, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+26 students YoY
J R Phillips El grew from 471 students in 2022-23 to 497 in 2023-24 (+5.5%).
Teacher FTE added 30.9 → 31.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+26 students YoY 482520013698 · Kaufman, TX Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
466 enr · 15.5:1 · 72.8% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Kaufman H S (1,294 students)
J R Phillips El grew from 471 students in 2022-23 to 497 in 2023-24 (+5.5%). Teacher FTE added 30.9 → 31.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
J R Phillips El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kaufman H S
Kaufman H S
1,294 students
- Norman J H
Norman J H
961 students
- Lucille Nash E
Lucille Nash El
604 students
- J W Monday El 513
J W Monday El
513 students
- Helen Edward E 505
Helen Edward Early Childhood Center
505 students
- This school 466
J R Phillips El
466 students
What this shows J R Phillips El reports 466 students on the CCD universe file.
How J R Phillips El compares
J R Phillips 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 | 15.5:1 | ▲ 5% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.8% | ▲ 18% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 466 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
466
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 65% in Texas - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$10,822
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 466 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
41
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 68.7%
White 27.9%
Two or More 2.4%
African American 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 68.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.0, J R Phillips El is about as mixed as the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Kaufman Isd reports $10,822 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How J R Phillips El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kaufman H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Norman J H | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lucille Nash El | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| J W Monday El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Helen Edward Early Childhood Center | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to J R Phillips El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 961
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 604
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 513
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 505
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~466 students)
Frequently asked questions about J R Phillips El
How many students attend J R Phillips El?
J R Phillips El has 466 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Kaufman, TX. CCD year-over-year: 471 (2022-23) → 497 (2023-24), up 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at J R Phillips El?
The student-teacher ratio at J R Phillips El is 15.5:1, which is 5% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at J R Phillips El?
72.8% of students at J R Phillips El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of J R Phillips El?
The largest demographic group at J R Phillips El is Hispanic or Latino at 68.7% of enrollment, in Kaufman, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for J R Phillips El?
J R Phillips El has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 R Phillips El rank among elementary schools in Kaufman?
By Resource Investment Index, J R Phillips El ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Kaufman, 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 Kaufman on the city page.
What other schools are in Kaufman Isd?
Besides J R Phillips El, Kaufman Isd also operates Kaufman H S (1,294 students), Norman J H (961 students), and Lucille Nash El (604 students). See the Kaufman Isd district page for the complete list.