- Enrollment
- 1,689
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Texas City, TX
Simms El
Federal NCES profile for Simms El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 484251012843
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Simms El earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #6 of 6
- elementary schools in Texas City · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.5:1
- students per teacher
- 87.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Simms El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Simms El ranks #6 of 6 elementary schools in Texas City, TX.
School address
District: Texas City Isd · Texas
NCES ID 484251012843 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+50 students YoY
Simms El grew from 475 students in 2022-23 to 525 in 2023-24 (+10.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 31.5 → 29.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+50 students YoY 484251012843 · Texas City, TX Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
482 enr · 15.5:1 · 87.2% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Texas City H S (1,689 students)
Simms El grew from 475 students in 2022-23 to 525 in 2023-24 (+10.5%). Teacher FTE lost 31.5 → 29.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Simms El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Texas City H S
Texas City H S
1,689 students
- Blocker Middle
Blocker Middle
802 students
- Fry Int
Fry Int
769 students
- La Marque H S
La Marque H S
737 students
- Giles Middle 553
Giles Middle
553 students
- This school 482
Simms El
482 students
What this shows Simms El reports 482 students on the CCD universe file.
How Simms El compares
Simms El is a growing 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 | 15.5:1 | ▲ 5% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.2% | ▲ 41% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 482 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
482
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
87.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 65% in Texas - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
36.7%
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
$15,461
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.9 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
99
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 62.9%
Hispanic or Latino 19.1%
White 11.4%
Two or More 6.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 62.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.1, Simms El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Texas City Isd reports $15,461 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Simms El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas City H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Blocker Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fry Int | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| La Marque H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Giles Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Simms El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 802
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 769
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 737
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 553
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~482 students)
Frequently asked questions about Simms El
How many students attend Simms El?
Simms El has 482 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Texas City, TX. CCD year-over-year: 475 (2022-23) → 525 (2023-24), up 50.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Simms El?
The student-teacher ratio at Simms El is 15.5:1, which is 5% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Simms El?
87.2% of students at Simms El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Simms El?
The largest demographic group at Simms El is African American at 62.9% of enrollment, in Texas City, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Simms El?
Simms El has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 Simms El rank among elementary schools in Texas City?
By Resource Investment Index, Simms El ranks #6 of 6 elementary schools in Texas City, 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 Texas City on the city page.
What other schools are in Texas City Isd?
Besides Simms El, Texas City Isd also operates Texas City H S (1,689 students), Blocker Middle (802 students), and Fry Int (769 students). See the Texas City Isd district page for the complete list.