- Enrollment
- 3,773
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Katy, TX
Sue Creech El
Federal NCES profile for Sue Creech El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482517008826
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sue Creech El earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #26 of 54
- schools in Katy · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 36.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Sue Creech El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sue Creech El ranks #26 of 54 schools in Katy, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-56 students YoY
Sue Creech El shrank from 873 students in 2022-23 to 817 in 2023-24 (-6.4%).
Teacher FTE added 59.8 → 60.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-56 students YoY 482517008826 · Katy, TX Other · MID · TRAD
804 enr · 13.6:1 · 36.3% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Seven Lakes H S (3,773 students)
Sue Creech El shrank from 873 students in 2022-23 to 817 in 2023-24 (-6.4%). Teacher FTE added 59.8 → 60.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Sue Creech El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Seven Lakes H
Seven Lakes H S
3,773 students
- Cinco Ranch H
Cinco Ranch H S
3,740 students
- Katy H S
Katy H S
3,543 students
- Paetow H S
Paetow H S
3,447 students
- Taylor H S
Taylor H S
3,384 students
- This school 804
Sue Creech El
804 students
What this shows Sue Creech El reports 804 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sue Creech El compares
Sue Creech 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 | 13.6:1 | ▼ 7% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.3% | ▼ 41% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 804 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
804
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 42% in Texas - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,284
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 804 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 39.6%
Hispanic or Latino 26.5%
Asian 14.8%
African American 13.6%
Two or More 5.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 39.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.0, Sue Creech El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Katy Isd reports $11,284 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sue Creech El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seven Lakes H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cinco Ranch H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Katy H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Paetow H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Taylor H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sue Creech El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,740
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 3,543
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 3,447
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 3,384
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~804 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sue Creech El
How many students attend Sue Creech El?
Sue Creech El has 804 students enrolled. It is a public school in Katy, TX. CCD year-over-year: 873 (2022-23) → 817 (2023-24), down 56.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sue Creech El?
The student-teacher ratio at Sue Creech El is 13.6:1, which is 7% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 13% 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 Sue Creech El?
36.3% of students at Sue Creech El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sue Creech El?
The largest demographic group at Sue Creech El is White at 39.6% of enrollment, in Katy, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sue Creech El?
Sue Creech El has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Sue Creech El rank among schools in Katy?
By Resource Investment Index, Sue Creech El ranks #26 of 54 schools in Katy, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Katy on the city page.
What other schools are in Katy Isd?
Besides Sue Creech El, Katy Isd also operates Seven Lakes H S (3,773 students), Cinco Ranch H S (3,740 students), and Katy H S (3,543 students). See the Katy Isd district page for the complete list.