- Enrollment
- 2,668
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · League City, TX
James H Ross El
Federal NCES profile for James H Ross El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481428000910
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
James H Ross El earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #5 of 13
- schools in League City · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 42.7%
- free-lunch eligible
James H Ross El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, James H Ross El ranks #5 of 13 schools in League City, TX.
School address
District: Clear Creek Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481428000910 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
James H Ross El held near 571 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 39.1 → 36.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 481428000910 · League City, TX Other · MID · TRAD
510 enr · 13.1:1 · 42.7% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Clear Springs H S (2,668 students)
James H Ross El held near 571 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 39.1 → 36.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
James H Ross El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Clear Springs
Clear Springs H S
2,668 students
- Clear Falls H
Clear Falls H S
2,508 students
- Clear Lake H S
Clear Lake H S
2,500 students
- Clear Creek H
Clear Creek H S
2,469 students
- Clear Brook H
Clear Brook H S
2,303 students
- This school 510
James H Ross El
510 students
What this shows James H Ross El reports 510 students on the CCD universe file.
How James H Ross El compares
James H Ross 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 | 42.7% | ▼ 31% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 510 | top 48% | - | - |
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.
510
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
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
20.6%
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
$10,214
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 510 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 45.7%
Hispanic or Latino 37.3%
African American 7.8%
Two or More 5.1%
Asian 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 45.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.2, James H Ross El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Clear Creek Isd reports $10,214 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How James H Ross El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clear Springs H S | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clear Falls H S | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clear Lake H S | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clear Creek H S | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clear Brook H S | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to James H Ross El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,508
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,500
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,469
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,303
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~510 students)
Frequently asked questions about James H Ross El
How many students attend James H Ross El?
James H Ross El has 510 students enrolled. It is a public school in League City, TX. CCD year-over-year: 567 (2022-23) → 571 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at James H Ross El?
The student-teacher ratio at James H Ross 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 James H Ross El?
42.7% of students at James H Ross El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of James H Ross El?
The largest demographic group at James H Ross El is White at 45.7% of enrollment, in League City, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for James H Ross El?
James H Ross El has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 James H Ross El rank among schools in League City?
By Resource Investment Index, James H Ross El ranks #5 of 13 schools in League City, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in League City on the city page.
What other schools are in Clear Creek Isd?
Besides James H Ross El, Clear Creek Isd also operates Clear Springs H S (2,668 students), Clear Falls H S (2,508 students), and Clear Lake H S (2,500 students). See the Clear Creek Isd district page for the complete list.