- Enrollment
- 3,692
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pasadena, TX
Red Bluff El
Federal NCES profile for Red Bluff El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483432003844
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Red Bluff El earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #8 of 24
- schools in Pasadena · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 86.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Red Bluff El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Red Bluff El ranks #8 of 24 schools in Pasadena, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Red Bluff El held near 507 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 36.6 → 35.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 483432003844 · Pasadena, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
476 enr · 13.2:1 · 86.3% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Dobie H S (3,692 students)
Red Bluff El held near 507 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 36.6 → 35.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Red Bluff El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dobie H S
Dobie H S
3,692 students
- Pasadena Memor
Pasadena Memorial H S
3,177 students
- Sam Rayburn H
Sam Rayburn H S
2,627 students
- Pasadena H S
Pasadena H S
2,217 students
- South Houston
South Houston H S
2,185 students
- This school 476
Red Bluff El
476 students
What this shows Red Bluff El reports 476 students on the CCD universe file.
How Red Bluff El compares
Red Bluff 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.3% | ▲ 39% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 476 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
476
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
86.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 36% in Texas - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,787
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 476 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 91.2%
White 6.9%
African American 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 91.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.3, Red Bluff El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pasadena Isd reports $13,787 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Red Bluff El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dobie H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pasadena Memorial H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sam Rayburn H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pasadena H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Houston H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Red Bluff El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,177
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 2,627
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 2,217
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,185
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~476 students)
Frequently asked questions about Red Bluff El
How many students attend Red Bluff El?
Red Bluff El has 476 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pasadena, TX. CCD year-over-year: 526 (2022-23) → 507 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Red Bluff El?
The student-teacher ratio at Red Bluff El is 13.2:1, which is 10% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 16% 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 Red Bluff El?
86.3% of students at Red Bluff El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Red Bluff El?
The largest demographic group at Red Bluff El is Hispanic or Latino at 91.2% of enrollment, in Pasadena, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Red Bluff El?
Red Bluff 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 Red Bluff El rank among schools in Pasadena?
By Resource Investment Index, Red Bluff El ranks #8 of 24 schools in Pasadena, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Pasadena on the city page.
What other schools are in Pasadena Isd?
Besides Red Bluff El, Pasadena Isd also operates Dobie H S (3,692 students), Pasadena Memorial H S (3,177 students), and Sam Rayburn H S (2,627 students). See the Pasadena Isd district page for the complete list.