- Enrollment
- 921
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Silsbee, TX
Laura Reeves Pri
Federal NCES profile for Laura Reeves Pri, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 484023013550
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Laura Reeves Pri earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Texas schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Silsbee · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.2:1
- small classes for Texas
- 71.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Laura Reeves Pri has class sizes smaller than 75% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Laura Reeves Pri ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Silsbee, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-36 students YoY
Laura Reeves Pri shrank from 308 students in 2022-23 to 272 in 2023-24 (-11.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 23.5 → 22.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-36 students YoY 484023013550 · Silsbee, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
281 enr · 12.2:1 · 71.8% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Silsbee El (921 students)
Laura Reeves Pri shrank from 308 students in 2022-23 to 272 in 2023-24 (-11.7%). Teacher FTE lost 23.5 → 22.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Laura Reeves Pri in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Silsbee El
Silsbee El
921 students
- Silsbee H S
Silsbee H S
789 students
- Edwards-Johnso
Edwards-Johnson Memorial Middle
597 students
- This school 281
Laura Reeves Pri
281 students
What this shows Laura Reeves Pri reports 281 students on the CCD universe file.
How Laura Reeves Pri compares
Laura Reeves Pri 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 | 12.2:1 | ▼ 17% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.8% | ▲ 16% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 281 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
281
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 25% in Texas - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.6%
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
$12,407
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 281 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 68.3%
African American 13.9%
Hispanic or Latino 11.4%
Two or More 6.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 68.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.8, Laura Reeves Pri is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
District finance for Silsbee Isd reports $12,407 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Laura Reeves Pri Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silsbee El | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Silsbee H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Edwards-Johnson Memorial Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Laura Reeves Pri's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 789
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 597
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~281 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Laura Reeves Pri
How many students attend Laura Reeves Pri?
Laura Reeves Pri has 281 students enrolled. It is a public school in Silsbee, TX. CCD year-over-year: 308 (2022-23) → 272 (2023-24), down 36.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Laura Reeves Pri?
The student-teacher ratio at Laura Reeves Pri is 12.2:1, which is 17% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 22% 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 Laura Reeves Pri?
71.8% of students at Laura Reeves Pri are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Laura Reeves Pri?
The largest demographic group at Laura Reeves Pri is White at 68.3% of enrollment, in Silsbee, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Laura Reeves Pri?
Laura Reeves Pri 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 Laura Reeves Pri rank among public schools in Silsbee?
By Resource Investment Index, Laura Reeves Pri ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Silsbee, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Silsbee Isd?
Besides Laura Reeves Pri, Silsbee Isd also operates Silsbee El (921 students), Silsbee H S (789 students), and Edwards-Johnson Memorial Middle (597 students). See the Silsbee Isd district page for the complete list.