- Enrollment
- 3,114
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Missouri City, TX
Lawrence E Elkins H S
Federal NCES profile for Lawrence E Elkins H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481965000894
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lawrence E Elkins H S earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #12 of 14
- schools in Missouri City · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.8:1
- large classes for Texas
- 26.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Lawrence E Elkins H S has class sizes larger than 94% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lawrence E Elkins H S ranks #12 of 14 schools in Missouri City, TX.
School address
District: Fort Bend Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481965000894 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+64 students YoY
Lawrence E Elkins H S held near 2,718 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+64 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 137.1 → 140.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+64 students YoY 481965000894 · Missouri City, TX Other · LARGE · TRAD
2,848 enr · 20.8:1 · 26.0% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: William B Travis H S (3,114 students)
Lawrence E Elkins H S held near 2,718 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+64 headcount). Teacher FTE added 137.1 → 140.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Lawrence E Elkins H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- William B Trav
William B Travis H S
3,114 students
- This school
Lawrence E Elkins H S
2,848 students
- Ridge Point H
Ridge Point H S
2,816 students
- Stephen F Aust
Stephen F Austin H S
2,655 students
- Clements H S
Clements H S
2,641 students
- George Bush H
George Bush H S
2,428 students
What this shows Lawrence E Elkins H S reports 2,848 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lawrence E Elkins H S compares
Lawrence E Elkins H S 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 | 20.8:1 | ▲ 41% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.0% | ▼ 58% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,848 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.8:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,848
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.8:1
students per teacher
- 41% above state mean
Top 94% in Texas - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
19.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,520
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
Counselors6.8 FTE
Per 419 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
138
in-school suspensions + 126 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 45.0%
African American 26.2%
Hispanic or Latino 15.3%
White 9.4%
Two or More 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Asian at 45.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.5, Lawrence E Elkins H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 28
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fort Bend Isd reports $10,520 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lawrence E Elkins H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| William B Travis H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ridge Point H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Stephen F Austin H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clements H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| George Bush H S | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lawrence E Elkins H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,816
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,655
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 2,641
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,428
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~2,848 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lawrence E Elkins H S
How many students attend Lawrence E Elkins H S?
Lawrence E Elkins H S has 2,848 students enrolled. It is a public school in Missouri City, TX. CCD year-over-year: 2,654 (2022-23) → 2,718 (2023-24), nearly flat (+64).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lawrence E Elkins H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Lawrence E Elkins H S is 20.8:1, which is 41% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lawrence E Elkins H S?
26.0% of students at Lawrence E Elkins H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lawrence E Elkins H S?
The largest demographic group at Lawrence E Elkins H S is Asian at 45.0% of enrollment, in Missouri City, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lawrence E Elkins H S?
Lawrence E Elkins H S has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Lawrence E Elkins H S rank among schools in Missouri City?
By Resource Investment Index, Lawrence E Elkins H S ranks #12 of 14 schools in Missouri City, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Missouri City on the city page.
What other schools are in Fort Bend Isd?
Besides Lawrence E Elkins H S, Fort Bend Isd also operates William B Travis H S (3,114 students), Ridge Point H S (2,816 students), and Stephen F Austin H S (2,655 students). See the Fort Bend Isd district page for the complete list.