- Enrollment
- 3,288
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Roanoke, TX
James M Steele Early College H S
Federal NCES profile for James M Steele Early College H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 483318012421
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
James M Steele Early College H S earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #1 of 6
- public schools in Roanoke · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 19.3:1
- large classes for Texas
- 309
- students enrolled
James M Steele Early College H S has class sizes larger than 91% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, James M Steele Early College H S ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Roanoke, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+31 students YoY
James M Steele Early College H S grew from 226 students in 2022-23 to 257 in 2023-24 (+13.7%).
Teacher FTE added 16.8 → 20.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+31 students YoY 483318012421 · Roanoke, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
309 enr · 19.3:1 · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: V R Eaton H S (3,288 students)
James M Steele Early College H S grew from 226 students in 2022-23 to 257 in 2023-24 (+13.7%). Teacher FTE added 16.8 → 20.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
James M Steele Early College H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- V R Eaton H S
V R Eaton H S
3,288 students
- Byron Nelson H
Byron Nelson H S
2,969 students
- Northwest H S
Northwest H S
2,672 students
- Gene Pike Midd 1,137
Gene Pike Middle
1,137 students
- Medlin Middle 1,109
Medlin Middle
1,109 students
- This school 309
James M Steele Early College H S
309 students
What this shows James M Steele Early College H S reports 309 students on the CCD universe file.
How James M Steele Early College H S compares
James M Steele Early College H S 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 | 19.3:1 | ▲ 31% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 309 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.3:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
309
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
19.3:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 91% in Texas - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
10.4%
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
$10,236
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 309 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 48.5%
Hispanic or Latino 25.9%
African American 13.9%
Asian 9.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Two or More 1.3%
Largest group: White at 48.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.0, James M Steele Early College H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Northwest Isd reports $10,236 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How James M Steele Early College H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| V R Eaton H S | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Byron Nelson H S | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northwest H S | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gene Pike Middle | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Medlin Middle | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to James M Steele Early College H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,969
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,672
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,137
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 1,109
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Nationwide high 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 (~309 students)
Frequently asked questions about James M Steele Early College H S
How many students attend James M Steele Early College H S?
James M Steele Early College H S has 309 students enrolled. It is a high school in Roanoke, TX. CCD year-over-year: 226 (2022-23) → 257 (2023-24), up 31.
What is the student-teacher ratio at James M Steele Early College H S?
The student-teacher ratio at James M Steele Early College H S is 19.3:1, which is 31% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 23% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of James M Steele Early College H S?
The largest demographic group at James M Steele Early College H S is White at 48.5% of enrollment, in Roanoke, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for James M Steele Early College H S?
James M Steele Early College H S has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 M Steele Early College H S rank among public schools in Roanoke?
By Resource Investment Index, James M Steele Early College H S ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Roanoke, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Roanoke on the city page.
What other schools are in Northwest Isd?
Besides James M Steele Early College H S, Northwest Isd also operates V R Eaton H S (3,288 students), Byron Nelson H S (2,969 students), and Northwest H S (2,672 students). See the Northwest Isd district page for the complete list.