- Enrollment
- 1,689
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Texas City, TX
Manuel Guajardo Jr El
Federal NCES profile for Manuel Guajardo Jr El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 484251004863
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Manuel Guajardo Jr El earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #4 of 6
- elementary schools in Texas City · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 74.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Manuel Guajardo Jr El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Manuel Guajardo Jr El ranks #4 of 6 elementary schools in Texas City, TX.
School address
District: Texas City Isd · Texas
NCES ID 484251004863 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Manuel Guajardo Jr El held near 537 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 34.3 → 36.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 484251004863 · Texas City, TX Elementary · MID · TRAD
501 enr · 14.7:1 · 74.1% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Texas City H S (1,689 students)
Manuel Guajardo Jr El held near 537 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 34.3 → 36.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Manuel Guajardo Jr El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Texas City H S
Texas City H S
1,689 students
- Blocker Middle
Blocker Middle
802 students
- Fry Int
Fry Int
769 students
- La Marque H S
La Marque H S
737 students
- Giles Middle 553
Giles Middle
553 students
- This school 501
Manuel Guajardo Jr El
501 students
What this shows Manuel Guajardo Jr El reports 501 students on the CCD universe file.
How Manuel Guajardo Jr El compares
Manuel Guajardo Jr 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 | 14.7:1 | ▼ 0% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.1% | ▲ 20% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 501 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
501
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 56% in Texas - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.8%
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
$15,461
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 501 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 48.1%
White 25.0%
African American 21.2%
Two or More 5.0%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 48.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.9, Manuel Guajardo Jr El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Texas City Isd reports $15,461 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Manuel Guajardo Jr El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas City H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Blocker Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fry Int | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| La Marque H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Giles Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Manuel Guajardo Jr El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 802
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 769
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 737
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 553
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~501 students)
Frequently asked questions about Manuel Guajardo Jr El
How many students attend Manuel Guajardo Jr El?
Manuel Guajardo Jr El has 501 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Texas City, TX. CCD year-over-year: 532 (2022-23) → 537 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Manuel Guajardo Jr El?
The student-teacher ratio at Manuel Guajardo Jr El is 14.7:1, which is 0% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Manuel Guajardo Jr El?
74.1% of students at Manuel Guajardo Jr El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Manuel Guajardo Jr El?
The largest demographic group at Manuel Guajardo Jr El is Hispanic or Latino at 48.1% of enrollment, in Texas City, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Manuel Guajardo Jr El?
Manuel Guajardo Jr El has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Manuel Guajardo Jr El rank among elementary schools in Texas City?
By Resource Investment Index, Manuel Guajardo Jr El ranks #4 of 6 elementary schools in Texas City, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Texas City on the city page.
What other schools are in Texas City Isd?
Besides Manuel Guajardo Jr El, Texas City Isd also operates Texas City H S (1,689 students), Blocker Middle (802 students), and Fry Int (769 students). See the Texas City Isd district page for the complete list.