At a glance
Reported students
872
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
60.79
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas elementary enrollment
95th percentile
Compared with 4,659 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
987
Bane El: 872 reported students.
State peer staffing position
41st percentile
14.3:1 reported; state peer median 14.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 680
- Teachers (FTE)
- 64.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.5:1
What the reported data says about Bane El
Bane El is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Houston. It is one of 94 current school records connected to Cypress-Fairbanks ISD. NCES reports 872 students for 2024–25.
Among 4,659 elementary schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 519 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 95th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.3:1, close to the Texas median of 14.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (79.1%) and Black (14.6%). English learners represent 45.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Bane El
- 1How do the reported 14.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 60.79 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 45.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 10.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 95%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White2.9%
- Hispanic79.1%
- Black14.6%
- Asian0.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Cypress-Fairbanks ISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Moore El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
873 reported students
Fiest El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
856 reported students
Metcalf El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
855 reported students
Swenke El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
892 reported students
Reed El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
847 reported students
Millsap El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
899 reported students
Public schools near Bane El
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holbrook El Elementary · Cypress-Fairbanks ISD | PK–05 | 757 | 1.7 mi |
| Harmony School of Excellence-Houston Elementary · Charter · Harmony Public Schools - Houston North | KG–08 | 1,165 | 2.1 mi |
| Hollibrook El Elementary · Spring Branch ISD | PK–05 | 636 | 2.2 mi |
| Buffalo Creek El Elementary · Spring Branch ISD | KG–05 | 741 | 2.3 mi |
| Post El Elementary · Cypress-Fairbanks ISD | PK–05 | 798 | 2.5 mi |
| Edgewood El Elementary · Spring Branch ISD | PK–05 | 503 | 2.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Bane El
What grades does Bane El serve?
Bane El reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Cypress-Fairbanks ISD.
How many students attend Bane El?
Bane El reported 872 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 95th percentile among 4,659 Texas elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 680 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Bane El?
The calculated ratio is 14.3:1, based on 872 students and 60.79 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Texas median for the same school level is 14.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Bane El a public, charter, or magnet school?
Bane El is a public school and is not a charter school. It is identified as a virtual school. Enrollment is generally based on Cypress-Fairbanks ISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Bane El students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
95% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Bane El in?
Bane El is part of Cypress-Fairbanks ISD, based in Cypress, TX, which operates 94 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Bane El?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Holbrook El (1.7 mi), Harmony School of Excellence-Houston (2.1 mi), Hollibrook El (2.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.