- Enrollment
- 1,467
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Marshall, TX
Sam Houston El
Federal NCES profile for Sam Houston El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 482916003298
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sam Houston El earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Marshall · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.5:1
- large classes for Texas
- 64.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Sam Houston El has class sizes larger than 88% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sam Houston El ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Marshall, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Sam Houston El held near 538 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 29.3 → 27.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 482916003298 · Marshall, TX Elementary · MID · TRAD
536 enr · 18.5:1 · 64.4% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Marshall H S (1,467 students)
Sam Houston El held near 538 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 29.3 → 27.9 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
- Marshall H S
Marshall H S
1,467 students
- Marshall J H
Marshall J H
1,035 students
- Price T Young 550
Price T Young El
550 students
- Crockett El 549
Crockett El
549 students
- This school 536
Sam Houston El
536 students
- Wm B Travis El 473
Wm B Travis El
473 students
What this shows Sam Houston El reports 536 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 | 18.5:1 | ▲ 26% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.4% | ▲ 4% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 536 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.5:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
536
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
18.5:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 88% in Texas - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
6.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,073
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
9
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 40.5%
White 33.8%
African American 22.8%
Two or More 2.8%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 40.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.9, Sam Houston El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Marshall Isd reports $11,073 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marshall H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Marshall J H | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Price T Young El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Crockett El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wm B Travis El | Similar size | Higher 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
- 1,035
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 550
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 549
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 473
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~536 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sam Houston El
How many students attend Sam Houston El?
Sam Houston El has 536 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Marshall, TX. CCD year-over-year: 534 (2022-23) → 538 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sam Houston El?
The student-teacher ratio at Sam Houston El is 18.5:1, which is 26% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sam Houston El?
64.4% 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 40.5% of enrollment, in Marshall, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sam Houston El?
Sam Houston El has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (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 elementary schools in Marshall?
By Resource Investment Index, Sam Houston El ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Marshall, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Marshall on the city page.
What other schools are in Marshall Isd?
Besides Sam Houston El, Marshall Isd also operates Marshall H S (1,467 students), Marshall J H (1,035 students), and Price T Young El (550 students). See the Marshall Isd district page for the complete list.