- Enrollment
- 3,972
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Houston, TX
Lakeshore El
Federal NCES profile for Lakeshore El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482391011270
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lakeshore El earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #200 of 435
- schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 39.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Lakeshore El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lakeshore El ranks #200 of 435 schools in Houston, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Lakeshore El held near 869 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 58.2 → 57.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 482391011270 · Houston, TX Other · MID · TRAD
862 enr · 14.9:1 · 39.8% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Summer Creek H S (3,972 students)
Lakeshore El held near 869 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 58.2 → 57.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Lakeshore El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Summer Creek H
Summer Creek H S
3,972 students
- Atascocita H S
Atascocita H S
3,696 students
- Humble H S
Humble H S
2,960 students
- Kingwood H S
Kingwood H S
2,877 students
- Kingwood Park
Kingwood Park H S
1,884 students
- This school 862
Lakeshore El
862 students
What this shows Lakeshore El reports 862 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lakeshore El compares
Lakeshore 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 | 14.9:1 | ▲ 1% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.8% | ▼ 36% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 862 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
862
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 58% in Texas - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,763
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 862 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 40.8%
Hispanic or Latino 35.7%
White 14.0%
Two or More 5.7%
Asian 3.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 40.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.2, Lakeshore El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Humble Isd reports $10,763 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lakeshore El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summer Creek H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Atascocita H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Humble H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kingwood H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kingwood Park H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lakeshore El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,696
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 2,960
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 2,877
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,884
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~862 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lakeshore El
How many students attend Lakeshore El?
Lakeshore El has 862 students enrolled. It is a public school in Houston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 862 (2022-23) → 869 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakeshore El?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakeshore El is 14.9:1, which is 1% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lakeshore El?
39.8% of students at Lakeshore El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lakeshore El?
The largest demographic group at Lakeshore El is African American at 40.8% of enrollment, in Houston, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lakeshore El?
Lakeshore 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 Lakeshore El rank among schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Lakeshore El ranks #200 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 Humble Isd?
Besides Lakeshore El, Humble Isd also operates Summer Creek H S (3,972 students), Atascocita H S (3,696 students), and Humble H S (2,960 students). See the Humble Isd district page for the complete list.