At a glance
Reported students
720
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
52.17
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas elementary enrollment
83rd percentile
Compared with 4,659 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
628
Sour Lake El: 720 reported students.
State peer staffing position
32nd percentile
13.8:1 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
- 709
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48.29
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.7:1
What the reported data says about Sour Lake El
Sour Lake El is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Sour Lake. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Hardin-Jefferson ISD. NCES reports 720 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 83rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.8:1, 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 White (80.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (9.2%). English learners represent 2.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 18.3%. 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 Sour Lake El
- 1How do the reported 13.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 52.17 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 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 18.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 36.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.11
- 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
- White80.6%
- Hispanic9.2%
- Black5%
- Asian0.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial5%
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 Hardin-Jefferson ISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
China El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
600 reported students
Hardin-Jefferson H S
High · Grades 09–12
782 reported students
Hardin-Jefferson J H
Middle · Grades 06–08
656 reported students
New Ae
High · Grades 12–12
3 reported students
Hardin Co J J a E P
Other · Grades 09–09
1 reported students
Public schools near Sour Lake 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardin-Jefferson J H Middle · Hardin-Jefferson ISD | 06–08 | 656 | 1.8 mi |
| Hardin-Jefferson H S High · Hardin-Jefferson ISD | 09–12 | 782 | 1.9 mi |
| New Ae High · Hardin-Jefferson ISD | 12–12 | 3 | 6.6 mi |
| China El Elementary · Hardin-Jefferson ISD | PK–05 | 600 | 7.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Sour Lake El
What grades does Sour Lake El serve?
Sour Lake El reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Hardin-Jefferson ISD.
How many students attend Sour Lake El?
Sour Lake El reported 720 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 83rd percentile among 4,659 Texas elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 709 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Sour Lake El?
The calculated ratio is 13.8:1, based on 720 students and 52.17 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 Sour Lake El a public, charter, or magnet school?
Sour Lake El is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Hardin-Jefferson ISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Sour Lake El students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
36.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Sour Lake El in?
Sour Lake El is part of Hardin-Jefferson ISD, based in Sour Lake, TX, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Sour Lake El?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Hardin-Jefferson J H (1.8 mi), Hardin-Jefferson H S (1.9 mi), New Ae (6.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.