- Enrollment
- 2,226
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Porter, TX
Porter El
Federal NCES profile for Porter El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483240003599
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Porter El earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Texas schools.
- #5 of 6
- schools in Porter · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19:1
- large classes for Texas
- 84.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Porter El has class sizes larger than 90% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Porter El ranks #5 of 6 schools in Porter, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Porter El held near 804 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 49.0 → 52.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 483240003599 · Porter, TX Other · MID · TRAD
931 enr · 19:1 · 84.5% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: New Caney H S (2,226 students)
Porter El held near 804 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 49.0 → 52.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Porter El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- New Caney H S
New Caney H S
2,226 students
- Porter H S
Porter H S
2,094 students
- Woodridge Fore
Woodridge Forest Middle
1,371 students
- West Fork H S
West Fork H S
1,279 students
- Keefer Crossin
Keefer Crossing Middle
1,271 students
- This school
Porter El
931 students
What this shows Porter El reports 931 students on the CCD universe file.
How Porter El compares
Porter El 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 | 19:1 | ▲ 29% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.5% | ▲ 37% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 931 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
931
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
84.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
19:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 90% in Texas - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
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
$11,683
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 931 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
23
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 62.6%
White 23.5%
African American 9.3%
Two or More 3.1%
Asian 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 62.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.3, Porter El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for New Caney Isd reports $11,683 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Porter El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Caney H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Porter H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Woodridge Forest Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Fork H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Keefer Crossing Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Porter El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,094
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,371
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,279
- Students per teacher
- 34.6:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
- Enrollment
- 1,271
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- 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 (~931 students)
Frequently asked questions about Porter El
How many students attend Porter El?
Porter El has 931 students enrolled. It is a public school in Porter, TX. CCD year-over-year: 792 (2022-23) → 804 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Porter El?
The student-teacher ratio at Porter El is 19:1, which is 29% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 21% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Porter El?
84.5% of students at Porter El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Porter El?
The largest demographic group at Porter El is Hispanic or Latino at 62.6% of enrollment, in Porter, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Porter El?
Porter 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 Porter El rank among schools in Porter?
By Resource Investment Index, Porter El ranks #5 of 6 schools in Porter, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Porter on the city page.
What other schools are in New Caney Isd?
Besides Porter El, New Caney Isd also operates New Caney H S (2,226 students), Porter H S (2,094 students), and Woodridge Forest Middle (1,371 students). See the New Caney Isd district page for the complete list.