- Enrollment
- 2,335
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Baytown, TX
San Jacinto El
Federal NCES profile for San Jacinto El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482115002120
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 79
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
San Jacinto El earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #4 of 15
- schools in Baytown · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.9:1
- students per teacher
- 83.3%
- free-lunch eligible
San Jacinto El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, San Jacinto El ranks #4 of 15 schools in Baytown, TX.
School address
District: Goose Creek Cisd · Texas
NCES ID 482115002120 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-95 students YoY
San Jacinto El shrank from 657 students in 2022-23 to 562 in 2023-24 (-14.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 45.0 → 43.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-95 students YoY 482115002120 · Baytown, TX Other · MID · TRAD
567 enr · 12.9:1 · 83.3% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Goose Creek Memorial (2,335 students)
San Jacinto El shrank from 657 students in 2022-23 to 562 in 2023-24 (-14.5%). Teacher FTE lost 45.0 → 43.7 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
- Goose Creek Me
Goose Creek Memorial
2,335 students
- Sterling H S
Sterling H S
2,150 students
- Lee H S
Lee H S
1,747 students
- E F Green Juni
E F Green Junior School
1,095 students
- Gentry J H
Gentry J H
1,013 students
- This school 567
San Jacinto El
567 students
What this shows San Jacinto El reports 567 students on the CCD universe file.
How San Jacinto El compares
San Jacinto El is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.9:1 | ▼ 12% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.3% | ▲ 35% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 567 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
567
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 33% in Texas - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
8.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,521
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 567 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
44
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 78.1%
African American 12.2%
White 6.3%
Two or More 2.3%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 78.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.1, San Jacinto El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Goose Creek Cisd reports $12,521 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goose Creek Memorial | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sterling H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lee H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| E F Green Junior School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gentry J H | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher 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
- 2,150
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,747
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,095
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,013
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~567 students)
Frequently asked questions about San Jacinto El
How many students attend San Jacinto El?
San Jacinto El has 567 students enrolled. It is a public school in Baytown, TX. CCD year-over-year: 657 (2022-23) → 562 (2023-24), down 95.
What is the student-teacher ratio at San Jacinto El?
The student-teacher ratio at San Jacinto El is 12.9:1, which is 12% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 18% 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 San Jacinto El?
83.3% 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 78.1% of enrollment, in Baytown, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for San Jacinto El?
San Jacinto El has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 schools in Baytown?
By Resource Investment Index, San Jacinto El ranks #4 of 15 schools in Baytown, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Baytown on the city page.
What other schools are in Goose Creek Cisd?
Besides San Jacinto El, Goose Creek Cisd also operates Goose Creek Memorial (2,335 students), Sterling H S (2,150 students), and Lee H S (1,747 students). See the Goose Creek Cisd district page for the complete list.