- Enrollment
- 2,226
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · New Caney, TX
Tavola El
Federal NCES profile for Tavola El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483240012930
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tavola El earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #4 of 8
- schools in New Caney · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.2:1
- large classes for Texas
- 61.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Tavola El has class sizes larger than 81% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tavola El ranks #4 of 8 schools in New Caney, TX.
School address
District: New Caney Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483240012930 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+162 students YoY
Tavola El grew from 876 students in 2022-23 to 1,038 in 2023-24 (+18.5%).
Teacher FTE added 50.3 → 57.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+162 students YoY 483240012930 · New Caney, TX Other · MID · TRAD
859 enr · 17.2:1 · 61.8% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: New Caney H S (2,226 students)
Tavola El grew from 876 students in 2022-23 to 1,038 in 2023-24 (+18.5%). Teacher FTE added 50.3 → 57.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Tavola El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- New Caney H S
New Caney H S
2,226 students
- Porter H S
Porter H S
2,094 students
- Woodridge Fore
Woodridge Forest Middle
1,371 students
- West Fork H S
West Fork H S
1,279 students
- Keefer Crossin
Keefer Crossing Middle
1,271 students
- This school 859
Tavola El
859 students
What this shows Tavola El reports 859 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tavola El compares
Tavola 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 | 17.2:1 | ▲ 17% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.8% | ▼ 0% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 859 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
859
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 81% in Texas - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.1%
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
$11,683
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 859 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 48.9%
White 25.1%
African American 18.7%
Two or More 4.8%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 48.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.0, Tavola El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for New Caney Isd reports $11,683 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tavola El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Caney H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Porter H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Woodridge Forest Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Fork H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Keefer Crossing Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tavola El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,094
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,371
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,279
- Students per teacher
- 34.6:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
- Enrollment
- 1,271
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~859 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tavola El
How many students attend Tavola El?
Tavola El has 859 students enrolled. It is a public school in New Caney, TX. CCD year-over-year: 876 (2022-23) → 1,038 (2023-24), up 162.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tavola El?
The student-teacher ratio at Tavola El is 17.2:1, which is 17% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Tavola El?
61.8% of students at Tavola El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tavola El?
The largest demographic group at Tavola El is Hispanic or Latino at 48.9% of enrollment, in New Caney, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tavola El?
Tavola 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 Tavola El rank among schools in New Caney?
By Resource Investment Index, Tavola El ranks #4 of 8 schools in New Caney, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in New Caney on the city page.
What other schools are in New Caney Isd?
Besides Tavola El, New Caney Isd also operates New Caney H S (2,226 students), Porter H S (2,094 students), and Woodridge Forest Middle (1,371 students). See the New Caney Isd district page for the complete list.