- Enrollment
- 633
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Jasper, TX
Parnell El
Federal NCES profile for Parnell El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 482463002760
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Parnell El earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Jasper · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 83.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Parnell El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Parnell El ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Jasper, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+111 students YoY
Parnell El grew from 338 students in 2022-23 to 449 in 2023-24 (+32.8%).
Teacher FTE added 28.1 → 31.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+111 students YoY 482463002760 · Jasper, TX Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
427 enr · 15.3:1 · 83.1% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Jasper H S (633 students)
Parnell El grew from 338 students in 2022-23 to 449 in 2023-24 (+32.8%). Teacher FTE added 28.1 → 31.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Parnell El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jasper H S
Jasper H S
633 students
- Jean C Few Pri
Jean C Few Pri
546 students
- Jasper J H
Jasper J H
464 students
- This school
Parnell El
427 students
What this shows Parnell El reports 427 students on the CCD universe file.
How Parnell El compares
Parnell 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 | 15.3:1 | ▲ 4% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.1% | ▲ 34% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 427 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
427
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 63% in Texas - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.3%
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
$14,071
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 427 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
38
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 43.1%
White 32.3%
Hispanic or Latino 15.7%
Two or More 7.5%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 43.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.0, Parnell El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jasper Isd reports $14,071 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Parnell El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jasper H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jean C Few Pri | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jasper J H | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Parnell El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 546
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 464
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~427 students)
Frequently asked questions about Parnell El
How many students attend Parnell El?
Parnell El has 427 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Jasper, TX. CCD year-over-year: 338 (2022-23) → 449 (2023-24), up 111.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Parnell El?
The student-teacher ratio at Parnell El is 15.3:1, which is 4% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Parnell El?
83.1% of students at Parnell El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Parnell El?
The largest demographic group at Parnell El is African American at 43.1% of enrollment, in Jasper, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Parnell El?
Parnell El has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Parnell El rank among public schools in Jasper?
By Resource Investment Index, Parnell El ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Jasper, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Jasper on the city page.
What other schools are in Jasper Isd?
Besides Parnell El, Jasper Isd also operates Jasper H S (633 students), Jean C Few Pri (546 students), and Jasper J H (464 students). See the Jasper Isd district page for the complete list.