- Enrollment
- 4,057
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Deer Park, TX
San Jacinto El
Federal NCES profile for San Jacinto El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 481653001420
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
San Jacinto El earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Texas schools.
- #3 of 5
- elementary schools in Deer Park · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- large classes for Texas
- 47.3%
- free-lunch eligible
San Jacinto El has class sizes larger than 71% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, San Jacinto El ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Deer Park, TX.
School address
District: Deer Park Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481653001420 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
San Jacinto El held near 807 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 54.0 → 51.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 481653001420 · Deer Park, TX Elementary · MID · TRAD
862 enr · 16:1 · 47.3% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Deer Park H S (4,057 students)
San Jacinto El held near 807 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 54.0 → 51.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
San Jacinto El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Deer Park H S
Deer Park H S
4,057 students
- Deer Park J H 877
Deer Park J H
877 students
- This school 862
San Jacinto El
862 students
- Carpenter El 837
Carpenter El
837 students
- Fairmont El 776
Fairmont El
776 students
- Fairmont J H 676
Fairmont J H
676 students
What this shows San Jacinto El reports 862 students on the CCD universe file.
How San Jacinto El compares
San Jacinto 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 | 16:1 | ▲ 9% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.3% | ▼ 24% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 862 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
862
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 71% in Texas - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,284
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 431 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 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 61.4%
White 35.0%
Two or More 2.3%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 61.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.0, San Jacinto El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Deer Park Isd reports $13,284 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How San Jacinto El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deer Park H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Deer Park J H | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Carpenter El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fairmont El | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fairmont J H | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to San Jacinto El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 877
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 837
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 776
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 676
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~862 students)
Frequently asked questions about San Jacinto El
How many students attend San Jacinto El?
San Jacinto El has 862 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Deer Park, TX. CCD year-over-year: 801 (2022-23) → 807 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at San Jacinto El?
The student-teacher ratio at San Jacinto El is 16:1, which is 9% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at San Jacinto El?
47.3% of students at San Jacinto El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of San Jacinto El?
The largest demographic group at San Jacinto El is Hispanic or Latino at 61.4% of enrollment, in Deer Park, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for San Jacinto El?
San Jacinto El has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 San Jacinto El rank among elementary schools in Deer Park?
By Resource Investment Index, San Jacinto El ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Deer Park, 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 Deer Park on the city page.
What other schools are in Deer Park Isd?
Besides San Jacinto El, Deer Park Isd also operates Deer Park H S (4,057 students), Deer Park J H (877 students), and Carpenter El (837 students). See the Deer Park Isd district page for the complete list.