- Enrollment
- 3,922
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Houston, TX
Mcdougle El
Federal NCES profile for Mcdougle El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482574010772
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mcdougle El earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #200 of 435
- schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 80.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Mcdougle El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mcdougle El ranks #200 of 435 schools in Houston, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+33 students YoY
Mcdougle El grew from 505 students in 2022-23 to 538 in 2023-24 (+6.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 44.5 → 41.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+33 students YoY 482574010772 · Houston, TX Other · MID · TRAD
612 enr · 13.9:1 · 80.4% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Klein Cain H S (3,922 students)
Mcdougle El grew from 505 students in 2022-23 to 538 in 2023-24 (+6.5%). Teacher FTE lost 44.5 → 41.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Mcdougle El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Klein Cain H S
Klein Cain H S
3,922 students
- Klein Oak H S
Klein Oak H S
3,766 students
- Klein Forest H
Klein Forest H S
3,418 students
- Klein H S
Klein H S
3,366 students
- Klein Collins
Klein Collins H S
3,360 students
- This school 612
Mcdougle El
612 students
What this shows Mcdougle El reports 612 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mcdougle El compares
Mcdougle 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 | 13.9:1 | ▼ 5% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.4% | ▲ 30% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 612 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
612
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 46% in Texas - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,719
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 612 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 78.8%
African American 11.8%
Asian 5.1%
Two or More 2.1%
White 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 78.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.2, Mcdougle El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Klein Isd reports $10,719 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mcdougle El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Klein Cain H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Klein Oak H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Klein Forest H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Klein H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Klein Collins H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mcdougle El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,766
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 3,418
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 3,366
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 3,360
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~612 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mcdougle El
How many students attend Mcdougle El?
Mcdougle El has 612 students enrolled. It is a public school in Houston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 505 (2022-23) → 538 (2023-24), up 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcdougle El?
The student-teacher ratio at Mcdougle El is 13.9:1, which is 5% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 11% 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 Mcdougle El?
80.4% of students at Mcdougle El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mcdougle El?
The largest demographic group at Mcdougle El is Hispanic or Latino at 78.8% of enrollment, in Houston, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mcdougle El?
Mcdougle 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 Mcdougle El rank among schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Mcdougle 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 Klein Isd?
Besides Mcdougle El, Klein Isd also operates Klein Cain H S (3,922 students), Klein Oak H S (3,766 students), and Klein Forest H S (3,418 students). See the Klein Isd district page for the complete list.