- Enrollment
- 2,140
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Port Arthur, TX
Tyrrell El
Federal NCES profile for Tyrrell El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483540004012
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tyrrell El earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #8 of 11
- schools in Port Arthur · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 90.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Tyrrell El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tyrrell El ranks #8 of 11 schools in Port Arthur, TX.
School address
District: Port Arthur Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483540004012 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Tyrrell El held near 699 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 43.0 → 43.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 483540004012 · Port Arthur, TX Other · MID · TRAD
670 enr · 15.6:1 · 90.2% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Memorial H S (2,140 students)
Tyrrell El held near 699 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 43.0 → 43.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Tyrrell El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Memorial H S
Memorial H S
2,140 students
- Jefferson Midd
Jefferson Middle
857 students
- Houston El 689
Houston El
689 students
- This school 670
Tyrrell El
670 students
- Staff Sergeant 644
Staff Sergeant Lucian Adams El
644 students
- Lincoln Middle 619
Lincoln Middle
619 students
What this shows Tyrrell El reports 670 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tyrrell El compares
Tyrrell 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 | 15.6:1 | ▲ 6% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.2% | ▲ 46% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 670 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
670
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
90.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 67% in Texas - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
32.4%
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
$14,737
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 670 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 68.2%
African American 25.7%
White 3.0%
Two or More 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 68.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.8, Tyrrell El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Port Arthur Isd reports $14,737 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tyrrell El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Houston El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Staff Sergeant Lucian Adams El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tyrrell El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 857
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 689
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 644
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 619
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~670 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tyrrell El
How many students attend Tyrrell El?
Tyrrell El has 670 students enrolled. It is a public school in Port Arthur, TX. CCD year-over-year: 701 (2022-23) → 699 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tyrrell El?
The student-teacher ratio at Tyrrell El is 15.6:1, which is 6% 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 Tyrrell El?
90.2% of students at Tyrrell El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tyrrell El?
The largest demographic group at Tyrrell El is Hispanic or Latino at 68.2% of enrollment, in Port Arthur, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tyrrell El?
Tyrrell El has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Tyrrell El rank among schools in Port Arthur?
By Resource Investment Index, Tyrrell El ranks #8 of 11 schools in Port Arthur, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Port Arthur on the city page.
What other schools are in Port Arthur Isd?
Besides Tyrrell El, Port Arthur Isd also operates Memorial H S (2,140 students), Jefferson Middle (857 students), and Houston El (689 students). See the Port Arthur Isd district page for the complete list.