- Enrollment
- 789
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Silsbee, TX
Silsbee El
Federal NCES profile for Silsbee El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 484023013558
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Silsbee El earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Silsbee · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 64.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Silsbee El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Silsbee El ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Silsbee, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-58 students YoY
Silsbee El shrank from 1,017 students in 2022-23 to 959 in 2023-24 (-5.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 69.7 → 67.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-58 students YoY 484023013558 · Silsbee, TX Elementary · MID · TRAD
921 enr · 13.3:1 · 64.0% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Silsbee H S (789 students)
Silsbee El shrank from 1,017 students in 2022-23 to 959 in 2023-24 (-5.7%). Teacher FTE lost 69.7 → 67.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Silsbee El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Silsbee El
921 students
- Silsbee H S
Silsbee H S
789 students
- Edwards-Johnso
Edwards-Johnson Memorial Middle
597 students
- Laura Reeves P 281
Laura Reeves Pri
281 students
What this shows Silsbee El reports 921 students on the CCD universe file.
How Silsbee El compares
Silsbee 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.0% | ▲ 3% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 921 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
921
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 38% in Texas - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.6%
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
$12,407
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 461 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
147
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 65.3%
African American 18.0%
Hispanic or Latino 8.7%
Two or More 7.4%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 65.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.8, Silsbee El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Silsbee Isd reports $12,407 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Silsbee El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silsbee H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Edwards-Johnson Memorial Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Laura Reeves Pri | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Silsbee El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 597
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 281
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~921 students)
Frequently asked questions about Silsbee El
How many students attend Silsbee El?
Silsbee El has 921 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Silsbee, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,017 (2022-23) → 959 (2023-24), down 58.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Silsbee El?
The student-teacher ratio at Silsbee El is 13.3:1, which is 10% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 15% 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 Silsbee El?
64.0% of students at Silsbee El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Silsbee El?
The largest demographic group at Silsbee El is White at 65.3% of enrollment, in Silsbee, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Silsbee El?
Silsbee El has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Silsbee El rank among public schools in Silsbee?
By Resource Investment Index, Silsbee El ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Silsbee, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Silsbee Isd?
Besides Silsbee El, Silsbee Isd also operates Silsbee H S (789 students), Edwards-Johnson Memorial Middle (597 students), and Laura Reeves Pri (281 students). See the Silsbee Isd district page for the complete list.