- Enrollment
- 2,436
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Freeport, TX
Velasco El
Federal NCES profile for Velasco El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 481119000594
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Velasco El earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Texas schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Freeport · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.6:1
- small classes for Texas
- 89.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Velasco El has class sizes smaller than 70% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Velasco El ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Freeport, TX.
School address
District: Brazosport Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481119000594 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD campus card
290 on latest CCD 481119000594 · Freeport, TX Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
290 enr · 12.6:1 · 89.3% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Brazoswood H S (2,436 students)
Resource Investment Index #2 of 5 public schools in Freeport. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Velasco El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Brazoswood H S
Brazoswood H S
2,436 students
- Clute Int
Clute Int
1,002 students
- Brazosport H S 841
Brazosport H S
841 students
- Bess Brannen E 747
Bess Brannen El
747 students
- Rasco Middle 735
Rasco Middle
735 students
- This school 290
Velasco El
290 students
What this shows Velasco El reports 290 students on the CCD universe file.
How Velasco El compares
Velasco El vs Texas and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.6:1 | ▼ 14% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.3% | ▲ 44% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 290 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
290
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
89.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% 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
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 30% in Texas - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
45.2%
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
$13,088
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 290 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Brazosport Isd reports $13,088 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Velasco El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brazoswood H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clute Int | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brazosport H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bess Brannen El | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rasco Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Velasco El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,002
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 841
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 747
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 735
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~290 students)
Frequently asked questions about Velasco El
How many students attend Velasco El?
Velasco El has 290 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Freeport, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Velasco El?
The student-teacher ratio at Velasco El is 12.6:1, which is 14% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 20% 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 Velasco El?
89.3% of students at Velasco El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Velasco El?
Velasco El has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Velasco El rank among public schools in Freeport?
By Resource Investment Index, Velasco El ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Freeport, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Freeport on the city page.
What other schools are in Brazosport Isd?
Besides Velasco El, Brazosport Isd also operates Brazoswood H S (2,436 students), Clute Int (1,002 students), and Brazosport H S (841 students). See the Brazosport Isd district page for the complete list.