- Enrollment
- 3,114
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fresno, TX
Lula Belle Goodman El
Federal NCES profile for Lula Belle Goodman El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481965008786
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lula Belle Goodman El earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Texas schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Fresno · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19:1
- large classes for Texas
- 82.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Lula Belle Goodman El has class sizes larger than 90% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lula Belle Goodman El ranks #3 of 3 schools in Fresno, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+120 students YoY
Lula Belle Goodman El grew from 721 students in 2022-23 to 841 in 2023-24 (+16.6%).
Teacher FTE added 45.1 → 51.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+120 students YoY 481965008786 · Fresno, TX Other · MID · TRAD
857 enr · 19:1 · 82.7% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: William B Travis H S (3,114 students)
Lula Belle Goodman El grew from 721 students in 2022-23 to 841 in 2023-24 (+16.6%). Teacher FTE added 45.1 → 51.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Lula Belle Goodman El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- William B Trav
William B Travis H S
3,114 students
- Lawrence E Elk
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
- This school 857
Lula Belle Goodman El
857 students
What this shows Lula Belle Goodman El reports 857 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lula Belle Goodman El compares
Lula Belle Goodman El is a growing 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 | 19:1 | ▲ 29% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.7% | ▲ 34% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 857 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
857
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
19:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 90% in Texas - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.0%
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
$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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 857 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 66.9%
African American 29.5%
White 1.5%
Two or More 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Asian 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 66.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.5, Lula Belle Goodman El is about as mixed as the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
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 Lula Belle Goodman El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| William B Travis H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lawrence E Elkins H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ridge Point H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stephen F Austin H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clements H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lula Belle Goodman El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,848
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- 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
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 (~857 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lula Belle Goodman El
How many students attend Lula Belle Goodman El?
Lula Belle Goodman El has 857 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fresno, TX. CCD year-over-year: 721 (2022-23) → 841 (2023-24), up 120.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lula Belle Goodman El?
The student-teacher ratio at Lula Belle Goodman El is 19:1, which is 29% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 21% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lula Belle Goodman El?
82.7% of students at Lula Belle Goodman El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lula Belle Goodman El?
The largest demographic group at Lula Belle Goodman El is Hispanic or Latino at 66.9% of enrollment, in Fresno, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lula Belle Goodman El?
Lula Belle Goodman El has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Lula Belle Goodman El rank among schools in Fresno?
By Resource Investment Index, Lula Belle Goodman El ranks #3 of 3 schools in Fresno, 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 Fort Bend Isd?
Besides Lula Belle Goodman El, Fort Bend Isd also operates William B Travis H S (3,114 students), Lawrence E Elkins H S (2,848 students), and Ridge Point H S (2,816 students). See the Fort Bend Isd district page for the complete list.