At a glance
Reported students
698
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
41.85
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas elementary enrollment
80th percentile
Compared with 4,659 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
681
Popham El: 698 reported students.
State peer staffing position
82nd percentile
16.7:1 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
- 527
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39.06
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.5:1
What the reported data says about Popham El
Popham El is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Del Valle. It is one of 15 current school records connected to Del Valle ISD. NCES reports 698 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 80th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.7:1, above 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 (82.4%) and Black (8%). English learners represent 38.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.9%. 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 Popham El
- 1How do the reported 16.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 41.85 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 1 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
- 38.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 90.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- 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
- White4.9%
- Hispanic82.4%
- Black8%
- Asian3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.7%
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 Del Valle ISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Hornsby-Dunlap El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
711 reported students
Del Valle El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
726 reported students
Joseph Gilbert El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
664 reported students
Newton Collins El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
600 reported students
Smith El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
566 reported students
Baty El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
558 reported students
Public schools near Popham 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Del Valle El Elementary · Del Valle ISD | PK–05 | 726 | 1.8 mi |
| Newton Collins El Elementary · Del Valle ISD | PK–05 | 600 | 4.2 mi |
| Smith El Elementary · Del Valle ISD | PK–05 | 566 | 4.9 mi |
| KIPP Paseo Pri Elementary · Charter · KIPP Texas Public Schools | PK–05 | 560 | 5 mi |
| Hillcrest El Elementary · Del Valle ISD | PK–05 | 376 | 5.1 mi |
| IDEA Montopolis Academy Elementary · Charter · IDEA Public Schools | KG–05 | 694 | 5.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Popham El
What grades does Popham El serve?
Popham El reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Del Valle ISD.
How many students attend Popham El?
Popham El reported 698 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 80th percentile among 4,659 Texas elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 527 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Popham El?
The calculated ratio is 16.7:1, based on 698 students and 41.85 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 Popham El a public, charter, or magnet school?
Popham El is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Del Valle ISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Popham El students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
90.8% 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 Popham El in?
Popham El is part of Del Valle ISD, based in Del Valle, TX, which operates 15 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Popham El?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Del Valle El (1.8 mi), Newton Collins El (4.2 mi), Smith El (4.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.