- Enrollment
- 2,226
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Porter, TX
Valley Ranch El
Federal NCES profile for Valley Ranch El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483240010972
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Valley Ranch El earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #4 of 6
- schools in Porter · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 61.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Valley Ranch El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Valley Ranch El ranks #4 of 6 schools in Porter, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+41 students YoY
Valley Ranch El held near 871 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+41 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 52.8 → 54.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+41 students YoY 483240010972 · Porter, TX Other · MID · TRAD
790 enr · 15.2:1 · 61.2% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: New Caney H S (2,226 students)
Valley Ranch El held near 871 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+41 headcount). Teacher FTE added 52.8 → 54.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Valley Ranch 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 790
Valley Ranch El
790 students
What this shows Valley Ranch El reports 790 students on the CCD universe file.
How Valley Ranch El compares
Valley Ranch 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 | 15.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.2% | ▼ 1% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 790 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
790
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 62% in Texas - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.8%
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 790 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
61
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 55.2%
White 31.5%
African American 6.7%
Two or More 4.2%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 55.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.0, Valley Ranch 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 Valley Ranch 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 | Similar 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Valley Ranch 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 (~790 students)
Frequently asked questions about Valley Ranch El
How many students attend Valley Ranch El?
Valley Ranch El has 790 students enrolled. It is a public school in Porter, TX. CCD year-over-year: 830 (2022-23) → 871 (2023-24), nearly flat (+41).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley Ranch El?
The student-teacher ratio at Valley Ranch El is 15.2:1, which is 3% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Valley Ranch El?
61.2% of students at Valley Ranch El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Valley Ranch El?
The largest demographic group at Valley Ranch El is Hispanic or Latino at 55.2% of enrollment, in Porter, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Valley Ranch El?
Valley Ranch 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 Valley Ranch El rank among schools in Porter?
By Resource Investment Index, Valley Ranch El ranks #4 of 6 schools in Porter, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Porter on the city page.
What other schools are in New Caney Isd?
Besides Valley Ranch 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.