Enrollment
585
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Port Isabel, TX
Port Isabel H S
Federal NCES profile for Port Isabel H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483525003989
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Port Isabel H S earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Port Isabel · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 82.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Port Isabel H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Port Isabel H S ranks #2 of 3 schools in Port Isabel, TX.
School address
District: Point Isabel Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483525003989 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
44.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.3:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
82.5%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Port Isabel H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Port Isabel H S
Port Isabel H S is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Port Isabel, Texas, enrolling 585 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 82.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 585 students, its enrollment sits close to the Texas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 2,319 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #368.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (92% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 16/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 195 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 27.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 7 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Point Isabel Isd also operates Garriga El (410 students) and Port Isabel J H (396 students) alongside Port Isabel H S.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Port Isabel H S compares
Port Isabel H S on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.3:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.5% | ▲ 33% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 585 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
585
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
82.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 38% in Texas - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
37.4%
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
$14,181
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $13,644
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 195 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
95
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 91.6%
White 7.4%
Two or More 0.5%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 91.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.5, Port Isabel H S is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Point Isabel Isd, which includes Port Isabel H S.
$14,181
Per student
+4%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 63.8%
State 8.4%
Federal 27.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Port Isabel H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garriga El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Port Isabel J H | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Derry El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cameron Co J J a E P | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Port Isabel H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 410
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 396
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 392
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 3
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~585 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Port Isabel H S
How many students attend Port Isabel H S?
Port Isabel H S has 585 students enrolled. It is a public school in Port Isabel, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Port Isabel H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Port Isabel H S is 13.3:1, which is 10% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 15% 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 Port Isabel H S?
82.5% of students at Port Isabel H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Port Isabel H S?
The largest demographic group at Port Isabel H S is Hispanic or Latino at 91.6% of enrollment, in Port Isabel, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Port Isabel H S?
Port Isabel H S has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Port Isabel H S rank among schools in Port Isabel?
By Resource Investment Index, Port Isabel H S ranks #2 of 3 schools in Port Isabel, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Port Isabel on the city page.
Is Port Isabel H S a good school?
Port Isabel H S earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Point Isabel Isd?
Besides Port Isabel H S, Point Isabel Isd also operates Garriga El (410 students), Port Isabel J H (396 students), and Derry El (392 students). See the Point Isabel Isd district page for the complete list.
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