Enrollment
466
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.5:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
72.8%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How J R Phillips El compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at J R Phillips El
J R Phillips El is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Kaufman, Texas, enrolling 466 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 72.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 466 students, its enrollment sits close to the Texas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 1,771 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #422.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (69%) and White (28%) (diversity index 45/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 466 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
10.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Kaufman Isd spends $10,297 per pupil, 25% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Kaufman Isd also operates Kaufman H S (1,294 students) and Norman J H (961 students) alongside J R Phillips El.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How J R Phillips El compares
J R Phillips El on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,297
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kaufman Isd, which includes J R Phillips El.
$10,297
Per student
-25%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.4%
State 56.0%
Federal 13.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,294
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~466 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.5:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is J R Phillips El a good school?
J R Phillips El earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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