Enrollment
648
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Navasota, TX
John C Webb El
Federal NCES profile for John C Webb El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483219003569
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John C Webb El earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Navasota · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 76.5%
- free-lunch eligible
John C Webb El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John C Webb El ranks #2 of 3 schools in Navasota, TX.
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Teachers (FTE)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.4:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
76.5%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How John C Webb El compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at John C Webb El
John C Webb El is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Navasota, Texas, enrolling 648 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 76.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 648 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 2,118 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #151, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (52%) and African American (23%) (diversity index 62/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 324 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
17.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 18.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Navasota Isd also operates Navasota H S (919 students) and Navasota J H (690 students) alongside John C Webb El.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How John C Webb El compares
John C Webb El on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.4:1 | ▲ 5% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.5% | ▲ 24% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 648 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
648
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
76.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 64% in Texas - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,706
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
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 324 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
79
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 52.3%
African American 23.0%
White 22.4%
Two or More 2.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 52.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.3, John C Webb El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Navasota Isd, which includes John C Webb El.
$11,706
Per student
-14%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 59.1%
State 22.4%
Federal 18.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How John C Webb El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Navasota H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Navasota J H | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| High Point El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brule El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| W B Bizzell Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John C Webb El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 919
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 690
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 519
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 332
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 9
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~648 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about John C Webb El
How many students attend John C Webb El?
John C Webb El has 648 students enrolled. It is a public school in Navasota, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John C Webb El?
The student-teacher ratio at John C Webb El is 15.4:1, which is 5% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at John C Webb El?
76.5% of students at John C Webb El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John C Webb El?
The largest demographic group at John C Webb El is Hispanic or Latino at 52.3% of enrollment, in Navasota, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John C Webb El?
John C Webb El has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does John C Webb El rank among schools in Navasota?
By Resource Investment Index, John C Webb El ranks #2 of 3 schools in Navasota, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Navasota on the city page.
Is John C Webb El a good school?
John C Webb El earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Navasota Isd?
Besides John C Webb El, Navasota Isd also operates Navasota H S (919 students), Navasota J H (690 students), and High Point El (519 students). See the Navasota Isd district page for the complete list.
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