- Enrollment
- 3,707
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Houston, TX
Metcalf El
Federal NCES profile for Metcalf El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481611021297
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Metcalf El earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Texas schools.
- #129 of 435
- schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19:1
- large classes for Texas
- 82.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Metcalf El has class sizes larger than 90% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Metcalf El ranks #129 of 435 schools in Houston, TX.
School address
District: Cypress-Fairbanks Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481611021297 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+214 students YoY
Metcalf El grew from 676 students in 2022-23 to 890 in 2023-24 (+31.7%).
Teacher FTE added 45.6 → 62.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+214 students YoY 481611021297 · Houston, TX Other · MID · TRAD
855 enr · 19:1 · 82.7% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Bridgeland H S (3,707 students)
Metcalf El grew from 676 students in 2022-23 to 890 in 2023-24 (+31.7%). Teacher FTE added 45.6 → 62.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Metcalf El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bridgeland H S
Bridgeland H S
3,707 students
- Cypress Woods
Cypress Woods H S
3,469 students
- Cypress Ranch
Cypress Ranch H S
3,463 students
- Jersey Village
Jersey Village H S
3,323 students
- Cypress Creek
Cypress Creek H S
3,222 students
- This school 855
Metcalf El
855 students
What this shows Metcalf El reports 855 students on the CCD universe file.
How Metcalf El compares
Metcalf 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 | 855 | 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.
855
Bigger than 87% 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
13.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$10,693
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 428 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 61.6%
African American 20.4%
Asian 7.7%
White 5.8%
Two or More 4.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 61.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.8, Metcalf El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cypress-Fairbanks Isd reports $10,693 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Metcalf El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeland H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cypress Woods H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cypress Ranch H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jersey Village H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cypress Creek H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Metcalf El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,469
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 3,463
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 3,323
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 3,222
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~855 students)
Frequently asked questions about Metcalf El
How many students attend Metcalf El?
Metcalf El has 855 students enrolled. It is a public school in Houston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 676 (2022-23) → 890 (2023-24), up 214.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Metcalf El?
The student-teacher ratio at Metcalf 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 Metcalf El?
82.7% of students at Metcalf El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Metcalf El?
The largest demographic group at Metcalf El is Hispanic or Latino at 61.6% of enrollment, in Houston, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Metcalf El?
Metcalf El has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Metcalf El rank among schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Metcalf El ranks #129 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 Cypress-Fairbanks Isd?
Besides Metcalf El, Cypress-Fairbanks Isd also operates Bridgeland H S (3,707 students), Cypress Woods H S (3,469 students), and Cypress Ranch H S (3,463 students). See the Cypress-Fairbanks Isd district page for the complete list.