- Enrollment
- 3,114
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Richmond, TX
James Patterson El
Federal NCES profile for James Patterson El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481965013336
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
James Patterson El earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #20 of 30
- schools in Richmond · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- large classes for Texas
- 60.2%
- free-lunch eligible
James Patterson El has class sizes larger than 71% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, James Patterson El ranks #20 of 30 schools in Richmond, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-36 students YoY
James Patterson El held near 735 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-36 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 49.3 → 47.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-36 students YoY 481965013336 · Richmond, TX Other · MID · TRAD
782 enr · 16:1 · 60.2% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: William B Travis H S (3,114 students)
James Patterson El held near 735 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-36 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 49.3 → 47.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
James Patterson El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- William B Trav
William B Travis H S
3,114 students
- Lawrence E Elk
Lawrence E Elkins H S
2,848 students
- Ridge Point H
Ridge Point H S
2,816 students
- Stephen F Aust
Stephen F Austin H S
2,655 students
- Clements H S
Clements H S
2,641 students
- This school 782
James Patterson El
782 students
What this shows James Patterson El reports 782 students on the CCD universe file.
How James Patterson El compares
James Patterson 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 | 16:1 | ▲ 9% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.2% | ▼ 3% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 782 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
782
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
16:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 71% in Texas - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,520
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 782 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
African American 48.2%
Asian 23.1%
Hispanic or Latino 20.3%
White 4.5%
Two or More 3.8%
Largest group: African American at 48.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.0, James Patterson El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fort Bend Isd reports $10,520 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How James Patterson El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| William B Travis H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lawrence E Elkins H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ridge Point H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stephen F Austin H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clements H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to James Patterson El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,848
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,816
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,655
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 2,641
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~782 students)
Frequently asked questions about James Patterson El
How many students attend James Patterson El?
James Patterson El has 782 students enrolled. It is a public school in Richmond, TX. CCD year-over-year: 771 (2022-23) → 735 (2023-24), nearly flat (-36).
What is the student-teacher ratio at James Patterson El?
The student-teacher ratio at James Patterson El is 16:1, which is 9% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at James Patterson El?
60.2% of students at James Patterson El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of James Patterson El?
The largest demographic group at James Patterson El is African American at 48.2% of enrollment, in Richmond, 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 Patterson El?
James Patterson El has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Patterson El rank among schools in Richmond?
By Resource Investment Index, James Patterson El ranks #20 of 30 schools in Richmond, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Richmond on the city page.
What other schools are in Fort Bend Isd?
Besides James Patterson El, Fort Bend Isd also operates William B Travis H S (3,114 students), Lawrence E Elkins H S (2,848 students), and Ridge Point H S (2,816 students). See the Fort Bend Isd district page for the complete list.