- Enrollment
- 2,014
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Friendswood, TX
Zue S Bales Int
Federal NCES profile for Zue S Bales Int, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 481995006958
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Zue S Bales Int earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #6 of 11
- public schools in Friendswood · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 15.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Zue S Bales Int has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Zue S Bales Int ranks #6 of 11 public schools in Friendswood, TX.
School address
District: Friendswood Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481995006958 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-52 students YoY
Zue S Bales Int shrank from 677 students in 2022-23 to 625 in 2023-24 (-7.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 42.5 → 39.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-52 students YoY 481995006958 · Friendswood, TX Elementary · MID · TRAD
640 enr · 15.2:1 · 15.7% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Friendswood H S (2,014 students)
Zue S Bales Int shrank from 677 students in 2022-23 to 625 in 2023-24 (-7.7%). Teacher FTE lost 42.5 → 39.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Zue S Bales Int in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Friendswood H
Friendswood H S
2,014 students
- Friendswood J
Friendswood J H
1,530 students
- C W Cline El
C W Cline El
906 students
- This school 640
Zue S Bales Int
640 students
- Windsong Int 607
Windsong Int
607 students
- Westwood El 497
Westwood El
497 students
What this shows Zue S Bales Int reports 640 students on the CCD universe file.
How Zue S Bales Int compares
Zue S Bales Int 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 | 15.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.7% | ▼ 75% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 640 | top 33% | - | - |
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.
640
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 75% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
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
12.2%
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
$10,559
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 640 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 64.1%
Hispanic or Latino 24.5%
Two or More 5.8%
Asian 3.4%
African American 2.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 64.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.4, Zue S Bales Int is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Friendswood Isd reports $10,559 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Zue S Bales Int Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friendswood H S | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Friendswood J H | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| C W Cline El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Windsong Int | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Westwood El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Zue S Bales Int's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,530
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 906
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 607
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 497
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~640 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Zue S Bales Int
How many students attend Zue S Bales Int?
Zue S Bales Int has 640 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Friendswood, TX. CCD year-over-year: 677 (2022-23) → 625 (2023-24), down 52.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Zue S Bales Int?
The student-teacher ratio at Zue S Bales Int 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 Zue S Bales Int?
15.7% of students at Zue S Bales Int are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Zue S Bales Int?
The largest demographic group at Zue S Bales Int is White at 64.1% of enrollment, in Friendswood, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Zue S Bales Int?
Zue S Bales Int has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Zue S Bales Int rank among public schools in Friendswood?
By Resource Investment Index, Zue S Bales Int ranks #6 of 11 public schools in Friendswood, 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 Friendswood on the city page.
What other schools are in Friendswood Isd?
Besides Zue S Bales Int, Friendswood Isd also operates Friendswood H S (2,014 students), Friendswood J H (1,530 students), and C W Cline El (906 students). See the Friendswood Isd district page for the complete list.