- Enrollment
- 1,175
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Vidor, TX
Oak Forest El
Federal NCES profile for Oak Forest El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 484416005022
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oak Forest El earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Texas schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Vidor · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- large classes for Texas
- 66.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Oak Forest El has class sizes larger than 71% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oak Forest El ranks #3 of 3 schools in Vidor, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Oak Forest El held near 673 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 42.4 → 43.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 484416005022 · Vidor, TX Other · MID · TRAD
671 enr · 16:1 · 66.4% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Vidor H S (1,175 students)
Oak Forest El held near 673 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 42.4 → 43.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Oak Forest El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Vidor H S
Vidor H S
1,175 students
- This school
Oak Forest El
671 students
- Vidor Middle
Vidor Middle
653 students
- Vidor J H
Vidor J H
612 students
- Vidor El
Vidor El
528 students
- Pine Forest El
Pine Forest El
525 students
What this shows Oak Forest El reports 671 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oak Forest El compares
Oak Forest El held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 66.4% | ▲ 7% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 671 | top 30% | - | - |
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.
671
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
25.0%
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
$11,224
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 671 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
28
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.2%
Hispanic or Latino 13.7%
Two or More 4.0%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
African American 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 80.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.6, Oak Forest El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Vidor Isd reports $11,224 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Oak Forest El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vidor H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Vidor Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Vidor J H | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Vidor El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pine Forest El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oak Forest El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 653
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 612
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 528
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 525
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- 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 (~671 students)
Frequently asked questions about Oak Forest El
How many students attend Oak Forest El?
Oak Forest El has 671 students enrolled. It is a public school in Vidor, TX. CCD year-over-year: 672 (2022-23) → 673 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oak Forest El?
The student-teacher ratio at Oak Forest 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 Oak Forest El?
66.4% of students at Oak Forest El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oak Forest El?
The largest demographic group at Oak Forest El is White at 80.2% of enrollment, in Vidor, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oak Forest El?
Oak Forest El has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Oak Forest El rank among schools in Vidor?
By Resource Investment Index, Oak Forest El ranks #3 of 3 schools in Vidor, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Vidor on the city page.
What other schools are in Vidor Isd?
Besides Oak Forest El, Vidor Isd also operates Vidor H S (1,175 students), Vidor Middle (653 students), and Vidor J H (612 students). See the Vidor Isd district page for the complete list.