Enrollment
674
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lake Jackson, TX
O M Roberts El
Federal NCES profile for O M Roberts El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 481119000593
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
O M Roberts El earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Texas schools.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in Lake Jackson · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- large classes for Texas
- 63.6%
- free-lunch eligible
O M Roberts El has class sizes larger than 71% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, O M Roberts El ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Lake Jackson, TX.
School address
District: Brazosport Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481119000593 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
63.6%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How O M Roberts El compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at O M Roberts El
O M Roberts El is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Lake Jackson, Texas, enrolling 674 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 63.6% lands close to the Texas typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 674 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 1,612 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #1,328, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (50%) and White (32%) (diversity index 64/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 674 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Brazosport Isd also operates Brazoswood H S (2,436 students) and Clute Int (1,002 students) alongside O M Roberts El.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How O M Roberts El compares
O M Roberts El on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16:1 | ▲ 9% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.6% | ▲ 3% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 674 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
674
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
63.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
16:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 71% in Texas - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.0%
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
$12,612
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
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 674 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
27
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 49.6%
White 31.9%
African American 10.7%
Two or More 5.2%
Asian 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 49.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.7, O M Roberts El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Brazosport Isd, which includes O M Roberts El.
$12,612
Per student
-8%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 76.0%
State 10.1%
Federal 13.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How O M Roberts El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brazoswood H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clute Int | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brazosport H S | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bess Brannen El | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rasco Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to O M Roberts El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,436
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 1,002
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 841
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 747
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 735
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~674 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16:1)
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Frequently asked questions about O M Roberts El
How many students attend O M Roberts El?
O M Roberts El has 674 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lake Jackson, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at O M Roberts El?
The student-teacher ratio at O M Roberts El is 16:1, which is 9% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at O M Roberts El?
63.6% of students at O M Roberts El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of O M Roberts El?
The largest demographic group at O M Roberts El is Hispanic or Latino at 49.6% of enrollment, in Lake Jackson, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for O M Roberts El?
O M Roberts El has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does O M Roberts El rank among elementary schools in Lake Jackson?
By Resource Investment Index, O M Roberts El ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Lake Jackson, 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 Lake Jackson on the city page.
Is O M Roberts El a good school?
O M Roberts El earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Texas schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Brazosport Isd?
Besides O M Roberts El, Brazosport Isd also operates Brazoswood H S (2,436 students), Clute Int (1,002 students), and Brazosport H S (841 students). See the Brazosport Isd district page for the complete list.
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