- Enrollment
- 1,905
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Galveston, TX
Parker El
Federal NCES profile for Parker El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482028002002
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Parker El earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #7 of 9
- schools in Galveston · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.9:1
- small classes for Texas
- 86.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Parker El has class sizes smaller than 85% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Parker El ranks #7 of 9 schools in Galveston, TX.
School address
District: Galveston Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482028002002 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-42 students YoY
Parker El shrank from 482 students in 2022-23 to 440 in 2023-24 (-8.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 40.9 → 36.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-42 students YoY 482028002002 · Galveston, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
436 enr · 10.9:1 · 86.1% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Ball H S (1,905 students)
Parker El shrank from 482 students in 2022-23 to 440 in 2023-24 (-8.7%). Teacher FTE lost 40.9 → 36.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Parker El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ball H S
Ball H S
1,905 students
- Weis
Weis
844 students
- Central Middle
Central Middle
785 students
- Oppe El 669
Oppe El
669 students
- Morgan El Magn 565
Morgan El Magnet School
565 students
- This school 436
Parker El
436 students
What this shows Parker El reports 436 students on the CCD universe file.
How Parker El compares
Parker El is a shrinking 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 | 10.9:1 | ▼ 26% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.1% | ▲ 39% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 436 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.9:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
436
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
86.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
10.9:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 15% in Texas - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
43.1%
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
$13,846
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 436 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 33.9%
African American 33.5%
White 24.5%
Two or More 5.3%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 33.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.0, Parker El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Galveston Isd reports $13,846 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Parker El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ball H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Weis | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oppe El | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Morgan El Magnet School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Parker El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 844
- Students per teacher
- 29.1:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 785
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 669
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 565
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~436 students)
Frequently asked questions about Parker El
How many students attend Parker El?
Parker El has 436 students enrolled. It is a public school in Galveston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 482 (2022-23) → 440 (2023-24), down 42.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Parker El?
The student-teacher ratio at Parker El is 10.9:1, which is 26% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 31% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Parker El?
86.1% of students at Parker El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Parker El?
The largest demographic group at Parker El is Hispanic or Latino at 33.9% of enrollment, in Galveston, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Parker El?
Parker El has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Parker El rank among schools in Galveston?
By Resource Investment Index, Parker El ranks #7 of 9 schools in Galveston, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Galveston on the city page.
What other schools are in Galveston Isd?
Besides Parker El, Galveston Isd also operates Ball H S (1,905 students), Weis (844 students), and Central Middle (785 students). See the Galveston Isd district page for the complete list.