- Enrollment
- 2,090
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · La Porte, TX
Jennie Reid El
Federal NCES profile for Jennie Reid El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482619006286
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jennie Reid El earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Texas schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in La Porte · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.1:1
- large classes for Texas
- 52.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Jennie Reid El has class sizes larger than 72% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jennie Reid El ranks #2 of 3 schools in La Porte, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Jennie Reid El held near 415 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 26.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 482619006286 · La Porte, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
403 enr · 16.1:1 · 52.9% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: La Porte H S (2,090 students)
Jennie Reid El held near 415 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 26.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Jennie Reid El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- La Porte H S
La Porte H S
2,090 students
- Heritage El 667
Heritage El
667 students
- La Porte J H 563
La Porte J H
563 students
- Lomax J H 540
Lomax J H
540 students
- Lomax El 512
Lomax El
512 students
- This school 403
Jennie Reid El
403 students
What this shows Jennie Reid El reports 403 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jennie Reid El compares
Jennie Reid 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 | 16.1:1 | ▲ 10% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.9% | ▼ 15% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 403 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
403
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 72% in Texas - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.6%
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
$12,795
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 403 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 51.6%
White 36.2%
African American 8.2%
Two or More 3.2%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 51.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.5, Jennie Reid El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for La Porte Isd reports $12,795 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jennie Reid El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Porte H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Heritage El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| La Porte J H | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lomax J H | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lomax El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jennie Reid El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 667
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 563
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 540
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~403 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jennie Reid El
How many students attend Jennie Reid El?
Jennie Reid El has 403 students enrolled. It is a public school in La Porte, TX. CCD year-over-year: 414 (2022-23) → 415 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jennie Reid El?
The student-teacher ratio at Jennie Reid El is 16.1:1, which is 10% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jennie Reid El?
52.9% of students at Jennie Reid El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jennie Reid El?
The largest demographic group at Jennie Reid El is Hispanic or Latino at 51.6% of enrollment, in La Porte, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jennie Reid El?
Jennie Reid 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 Jennie Reid El rank among schools in La Porte?
By Resource Investment Index, Jennie Reid El ranks #2 of 3 schools in La Porte, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in La Porte on the city page.
What other schools are in La Porte Isd?
Besides Jennie Reid El, La Porte Isd also operates La Porte H S (2,090 students), Heritage El (667 students), and La Porte J H (563 students). See the La Porte Isd district page for the complete list.