- Enrollment
- 1,692
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Montgomery, TX
Montgomery El
Federal NCES profile for Montgomery El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483126003512
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Montgomery El earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Texas schools.
- #6 of 8
- schools in Montgomery · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.8:1
- large classes for Texas
- 41.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Montgomery El has class sizes larger than 78% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Montgomery El ranks #6 of 8 schools in Montgomery, TX.
School address
District: Montgomery Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483126003512 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+31 students YoY
Montgomery El grew from 595 students in 2022-23 to 626 in 2023-24 (+5.2%).
Teacher FTE added 40.9 → 44.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+31 students YoY 483126003512 · Montgomery, TX Other · MID · TRAD
672 enr · 16.8:1 · 41.5% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake Creek H S (1,692 students)
Montgomery El grew from 595 students in 2022-23 to 626 in 2023-24 (+5.2%). Teacher FTE added 40.9 → 44.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Montgomery El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lake Creek H S
Lake Creek H S
1,692 students
- Montgomery H S
Montgomery H S
1,523 students
- Oak Hills J H
Oak Hills J H
1,311 students
- Montgomery J H
Montgomery J H
1,083 students
- Madeley Ranch
Madeley Ranch El
714 students
- This school 672
Montgomery El
672 students
What this shows Montgomery El reports 672 students on the CCD universe file.
How Montgomery El compares
Montgomery 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 | 16.8:1 | ▲ 14% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.5% | ▼ 33% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 672 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
672
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 78% in Texas - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,495
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 672 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 55.5%
Hispanic or Latino 34.4%
African American 4.8%
Two or More 3.6%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 55.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.0, Montgomery El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Montgomery Isd reports $10,495 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Montgomery El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Creek H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Montgomery H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oak Hills J H | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Montgomery J H | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Madeley Ranch El | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Montgomery El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,523
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,311
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,083
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 714
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- 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 (~672 students)
Frequently asked questions about Montgomery El
How many students attend Montgomery El?
Montgomery El has 672 students enrolled. It is a public school in Montgomery, TX. CCD year-over-year: 595 (2022-23) → 626 (2023-24), up 31.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Montgomery El?
The student-teacher ratio at Montgomery El is 16.8:1, which is 14% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Montgomery El?
41.5% of students at Montgomery El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Montgomery El?
The largest demographic group at Montgomery El is White at 55.5% of enrollment, in Montgomery, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Montgomery El?
Montgomery El 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 Montgomery El rank among schools in Montgomery?
By Resource Investment Index, Montgomery El ranks #6 of 8 schools in Montgomery, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Montgomery on the city page.
What other schools are in Montgomery Isd?
Besides Montgomery El, Montgomery Isd also operates Lake Creek H S (1,692 students), Montgomery H S (1,523 students), and Oak Hills J H (1,311 students). See the Montgomery Isd district page for the complete list.