- Enrollment
- 2,213
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Beaumont, TX
Pietzsch/Mac Arthur El
Federal NCES profile for Pietzsch/Mac Arthur El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480967007365
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pietzsch/Mac Arthur El earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Texas schools.
- #18 of 20
- schools in Beaumont · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18:1
- large classes for Texas
- 94.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Pietzsch/Mac Arthur El has class sizes larger than 86% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pietzsch/Mac Arthur El ranks #18 of 20 schools in Beaumont, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-61 students YoY
Pietzsch/Mac Arthur El shrank from 1,083 students in 2022-23 to 1,022 in 2023-24 (-5.6%).
Teacher FTE added 63.3 → 68.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-61 students YoY 480967007365 · Beaumont, TX Other · MID · TRAD
1,134 enr · 18:1 · 94.7% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: West Brook Sr H S (2,213 students)
Pietzsch/Mac Arthur El shrank from 1,083 students in 2022-23 to 1,022 in 2023-24 (-5.6%). Teacher FTE added 63.3 → 68.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Pietzsch/Mac Arthur El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Brook Sr
West Brook Sr H S
2,213 students
- Beaumont Unite
Beaumont United H S
2,035 students
- This school
Pietzsch/Mac Arthur El
1,134 students
- Odom Middle 837
Odom Middle
837 students
- Regina Howell 742
Regina Howell El
742 students
- Guess El 722
Guess El
722 students
What this shows Pietzsch/Mac Arthur El reports 1,134 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pietzsch/Mac Arthur El compares
Pietzsch/Mac Arthur 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 | 18:1 | ▲ 22% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 94.7% | ▲ 53% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,134 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,134
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
94.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 86% in Texas - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
47.2%
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
$12,958
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 567 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
145
in-school suspensions + 135 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 54.9%
Hispanic or Latino 39.1%
White 3.1%
Two or More 1.8%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 54.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.4, Pietzsch/Mac Arthur El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Beaumont Isd reports $12,958 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pietzsch/Mac Arthur El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Brook Sr H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Beaumont United H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Odom Middle | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Regina Howell El | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Guess El | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pietzsch/Mac Arthur El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,035
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 837
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 742
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 722
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 (~1,134 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pietzsch/Mac Arthur El
How many students attend Pietzsch/Mac Arthur El?
Pietzsch/Mac Arthur El has 1,134 students enrolled. It is a public school in Beaumont, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,083 (2022-23) → 1,022 (2023-24), down 61.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pietzsch/Mac Arthur El?
The student-teacher ratio at Pietzsch/Mac Arthur El is 18:1, which is 22% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pietzsch/Mac Arthur El?
94.7% of students at Pietzsch/Mac Arthur El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pietzsch/Mac Arthur El?
The largest demographic group at Pietzsch/Mac Arthur El is African American at 54.9% of enrollment, in Beaumont, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pietzsch/Mac Arthur El?
Pietzsch/Mac Arthur El has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower 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 Pietzsch/Mac Arthur El rank among schools in Beaumont?
By Resource Investment Index, Pietzsch/Mac Arthur El ranks #18 of 20 schools in Beaumont, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Beaumont on the city page.
What other schools are in Beaumont Isd?
Besides Pietzsch/Mac Arthur El, Beaumont Isd also operates West Brook Sr H S (2,213 students), Beaumont United H S (2,035 students), and Odom Middle (837 students). See the Beaumont Isd district page for the complete list.