- Enrollment
- 410
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Port Isabel H S held near 593 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 44.2 → 43.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 483525003989 · Port Isabel, TX Other · MID · TRAD
585 enr · 13.3:1 · 82.5% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Garriga El (410 students)
Port Isabel H S held near 593 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 44.2 → 43.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Port Isabel H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Port Isabel H S
585 students
- Garriga El
Garriga El
410 students
- Port Isabel J
Port Isabel J H
396 students
- Derry El
Derry El
392 students
- Cameron Co J J 3
Cameron Co J J a E P
3 students
What this shows Port Isabel H S reports 585 students on the CCD universe file.
How Port Isabel H S compares
Port Isabel H S 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 | 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 methodology
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
$15,836
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
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.
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
District finance for Point Isabel Isd reports $15,836 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~585 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 606 (2022-23) → 593 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.