- Enrollment
- 3,773
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Houston, TX
Jean & Betty Schmalz El
Federal NCES profile for Jean & Betty Schmalz El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482517008628
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 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
Jean & Betty Schmalz El earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Texas schools.
- #150 of 435
- schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.8:1
- small classes for Texas
- 72.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Jean & Betty Schmalz El has class sizes smaller than 78% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jean & Betty Schmalz El ranks #150 of 435 schools in Houston, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-105 students YoY
Jean & Betty Schmalz El shrank from 1,311 students in 2022-23 to 1,206 in 2023-24 (-8.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 99.3 → 93.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-105 students YoY 482517008628 · Houston, TX Other · MID · TRAD
1,172 enr · 11.8:1 · 72.9% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Seven Lakes H S (3,773 students)
Jean & Betty Schmalz El shrank from 1,311 students in 2022-23 to 1,206 in 2023-24 (-8.0%). Teacher FTE lost 99.3 → 93.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Jean & Betty Schmalz El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Seven Lakes H
Seven Lakes H S
3,773 students
- Cinco Ranch H
Cinco Ranch H S
3,740 students
- Katy H S
Katy H S
3,543 students
- Paetow H S
Paetow H S
3,447 students
- Taylor H S
Taylor H S
3,384 students
- This school 1,172
Jean & Betty Schmalz El
1,172 students
What this shows Jean & Betty Schmalz El reports 1,172 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jean & Betty Schmalz El compares
Jean & Betty Schmalz El is a shrinking 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 | 11.8:1 | ▼ 20% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.9% | ▲ 18% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,172 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,172
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.9%
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
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 22% in Texas - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.3%
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
$11,284
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 586 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
47
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 53.2%
African American 26.8%
White 9.2%
Two or More 5.6%
Asian 4.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 53.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.1, Jean & Betty Schmalz El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Katy Isd reports $11,284 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jean & Betty Schmalz El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seven Lakes H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cinco Ranch H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Katy H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Paetow H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Taylor H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jean & Betty Schmalz El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,740
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 3,543
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 3,447
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 3,384
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~1,172 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jean & Betty Schmalz El
How many students attend Jean & Betty Schmalz El?
Jean & Betty Schmalz El has 1,172 students enrolled. It is a public school in Houston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,311 (2022-23) → 1,206 (2023-24), down 105.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jean & Betty Schmalz El?
The student-teacher ratio at Jean & Betty Schmalz El is 11.8:1, which is 20% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 25% 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 Jean & Betty Schmalz El?
72.9% of students at Jean & Betty Schmalz El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jean & Betty Schmalz El?
The largest demographic group at Jean & Betty Schmalz El is Hispanic or Latino at 53.2% of enrollment, in Houston, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jean & Betty Schmalz El?
Jean & Betty Schmalz El has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Jean & Betty Schmalz El rank among schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Jean & Betty Schmalz El ranks #150 of 435 schools in Houston, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Houston on the city page.
What other schools are in Katy Isd?
Besides Jean & Betty Schmalz El, Katy Isd also operates Seven Lakes H S (3,773 students), Cinco Ranch H S (3,740 students), and Katy H S (3,543 students). See the Katy Isd district page for the complete list.