- Enrollment
- 901
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · La Feria, TX
Sam Houston El
Federal NCES profile for Sam Houston El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482604002930
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sam Houston El earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #3 of 4
- schools in La Feria · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.9:1
- large classes for Texas
- 86.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Sam Houston El has class sizes larger than 79% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sam Houston El ranks #3 of 4 schools in La Feria, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Sam Houston El held near 442 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.5 → 28.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 482604002930 · La Feria, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
456 enr · 16.9:1 · 86.6% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: La Feria H S (901 students)
Sam Houston El held near 442 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.5 → 28.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Sam Houston El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- La Feria H S
La Feria H S
901 students
- This school
Sam Houston El
456 students
- W B Green J H
W B Green J H
391 students
- Noemi Domingue
Noemi Dominguez El
387 students
- C E Vail El
C E Vail El
376 students
- David G Sanche 330
David G Sanchez El
330 students
What this shows Sam Houston El reports 456 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sam Houston El compares
Sam Houston 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 | 16.9:1 | ▲ 15% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.6% | ▲ 40% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 456 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
456
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
86.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 79% in Texas - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.7%
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
$14,044
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 95.0%
White 4.4%
African American 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 95.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.6, Sam Houston El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for La Feria Isd reports $14,044 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sam Houston El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Feria H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| W B Green J H | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Noemi Dominguez El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| C E Vail El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| David G Sanchez El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sam Houston El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 391
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 387
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 376
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 330
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~456 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sam Houston El
How many students attend Sam Houston El?
Sam Houston El has 456 students enrolled. It is a public school in La Feria, TX. CCD year-over-year: 440 (2022-23) → 442 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sam Houston El?
The student-teacher ratio at Sam Houston El is 16.9:1, which is 15% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sam Houston El?
86.6% of students at Sam Houston El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sam Houston El?
The largest demographic group at Sam Houston El is Hispanic or Latino at 95.0% of enrollment, in La Feria, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sam Houston El?
Sam Houston El has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Sam Houston El rank among schools in La Feria?
By Resource Investment Index, Sam Houston El ranks #3 of 4 schools in La Feria, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in La Feria on the city page.
What other schools are in La Feria Isd?
Besides Sam Houston El, La Feria Isd also operates La Feria H S (901 students), W B Green J H (391 students), and Noemi Dominguez El (387 students). See the La Feria Isd district page for the complete list.