- Enrollment
- 3,692
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · So Houston, TX
South Houston El
Federal NCES profile for South Houston El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483432003848
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Houston El earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in So Houston · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 88.6%
- free-lunch eligible
South Houston El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Houston El ranks #3 of 3 schools in So Houston, TX.
School address
District: Pasadena Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483432003848 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
South Houston El held near 432 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 32.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 483432003848 · So Houston, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
422 enr · 13.2:1 · 88.6% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Dobie H S (3,692 students)
South Houston El held near 432 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 32.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
South Houston El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dobie H S
Dobie H S
3,692 students
- Pasadena Memor
Pasadena Memorial H S
3,177 students
- Sam Rayburn H
Sam Rayburn H S
2,627 students
- Pasadena H S
Pasadena H S
2,217 students
- South Houston
South Houston H S
2,185 students
- This school 422
South Houston El
422 students
What this shows South Houston El reports 422 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Houston El compares
South Houston 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.6% | ▲ 43% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 422 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
422
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 36% in Texas - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
35.5%
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
$13,787
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 422 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 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 90.5%
African American 4.7%
White 4.0%
Two or More 0.5%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 90.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.7, South Houston El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pasadena Isd reports $13,787 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Houston El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dobie H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pasadena Memorial H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sam Rayburn H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pasadena H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Houston H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Houston El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,177
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 2,627
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 2,217
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,185
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~422 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Houston El
How many students attend South Houston El?
South Houston El has 422 students enrolled. It is a public school in So Houston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 447 (2022-23) → 432 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Houston El?
The student-teacher ratio at South Houston El is 13.2:1, which is 10% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 16% 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 South Houston El?
88.6% of students at South Houston El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Houston El?
The largest demographic group at South Houston El is Hispanic or Latino at 90.5% of enrollment, in So Houston, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Houston El?
South Houston El has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 South Houston El rank among schools in So Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, South Houston El ranks #3 of 3 schools in So Houston, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in So Houston on the city page.
What other schools are in Pasadena Isd?
Besides South Houston El, Pasadena Isd also operates Dobie H S (3,692 students), Pasadena Memorial H S (3,177 students), and Sam Rayburn H S (2,627 students). See the Pasadena Isd district page for the complete list.