Enrollment
334
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Baytown, TX
Sheila Liles Early Learning Academy
Federal NCES profile for Sheila Liles Early Learning Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482115014256
👥 S:T ratio 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sheila Liles Early Learning Academy earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Texas schools.
- #13 of 15
- schools in Baytown · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- large classes for Texas
- 86.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Sheila Liles Early Learning Academy has class sizes larger than 70% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sheila Liles Early Learning Academy ranks #13 of 15 schools in Baytown, TX.
School address
District: Goose Creek Cisd · Texas
NCES ID 482115014256 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.9:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
86.8%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sheila Liles Early Learning Academy compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sheila Liles Early Learning Academy
Sheila Liles Early Learning Academy is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Baytown, Texas, enrolling 334 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 86.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 334 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 1,261 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #893, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (67%) and African American (17%) (diversity index 51/100).
Its district draws 15.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Goose Creek Cisd also operates Goose Creek Memorial (2,335 students) and Sterling H S (2,150 students) alongside Sheila Liles Early Learning Academy.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Sheila Liles Early Learning Academy compares
Sheila Liles Early Learning Academy on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.9:1 | ▲ 8% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.8% | ▲ 40% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 334 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
334
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
86.8%
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
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 70% in Texas - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$11,713
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 67.1%
African American 16.5%
White 12.3%
Two or More 3.0%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 67.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.6, Sheila Liles Early Learning Academy is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Goose Creek Cisd, which includes Sheila Liles Early Learning Academy.
$11,713
Per student
-14%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 55.7%
State 29.2%
Federal 15.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Sheila Liles Early Learning Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goose Creek Memorial | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sterling H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lee H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| E F Green Junior School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gentry J H | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sheila Liles Early Learning Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,335
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~334 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Sheila Liles Early Learning Academy
How many students attend Sheila Liles Early Learning Academy?
Sheila Liles Early Learning Academy has 334 students enrolled. It is a public school in Baytown, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sheila Liles Early Learning Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Sheila Liles Early Learning Academy is 15.9:1, which is 8% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sheila Liles Early Learning Academy?
86.8% of students at Sheila Liles Early Learning Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sheila Liles Early Learning Academy?
The largest demographic group at Sheila Liles Early Learning Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 67.1% of enrollment, in Baytown, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sheila Liles Early Learning Academy?
Sheila Liles Early Learning Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Sheila Liles Early Learning Academy rank among schools in Baytown?
By Resource Investment Index, Sheila Liles Early Learning Academy ranks #13 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.
Is Sheila Liles Early Learning Academy a good school?
Sheila Liles Early Learning Academy earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Texas schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Goose Creek Cisd?
Besides Sheila Liles Early Learning Academy, 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.
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