- Enrollment
- 2,436
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+87 students YoY
O M Roberts El grew from 605 students in 2022-23 to 692 in 2023-24 (+14.4%).
Teacher FTE added 42.3 → 44.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+87 students YoY 481119000593 · Lake Jackson, TX Elementary · MID · TRAD
674 enr · 16:1 · 63.6% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Brazoswood H S (2,436 students)
O M Roberts El grew from 605 students in 2022-23 to 692 in 2023-24 (+14.4%). Teacher FTE added 42.3 → 44.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
O M Roberts El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Brazoswood H S
Brazoswood H S
2,436 students
- Clute Int
Clute Int
1,002 students
- Brazosport H S 841
Brazosport H S
841 students
- Bess Brannen E 747
Bess Brannen El
747 students
- Rasco Middle 735
Rasco Middle
735 students
- This school 674
O M Roberts El
674 students
What this shows O M Roberts El reports 674 students on the CCD universe file.
How O M Roberts El compares
O M Roberts 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 | 16:1 | ▲ 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 methodology
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
$13,088
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 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.
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
District finance for Brazosport Isd reports $13,088 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~674 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 605 (2022-23) → 692 (2023-24), up 87.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.