At a glance
Reported students
412
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
33.34
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–04
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas elementary enrollment
29th percentile
Compared with 4,659 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
482
HEIGHTS EL: 412 reported students.
State peer staffing position
13th percentile
12.4:1 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
- 343
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24.64
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.9:1
What the reported data says about HEIGHTS EL
HEIGHTS EL is a public elementary school serving grades KG–04 in TEXAS CITY. It is one of 15 current school records connected to TEXAS CITY ISD. NCES reports 412 students for 2024–25.
Among 4,659 elementary schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 519 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 29th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.4:1, below 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 (56.6%) and White (18.2%). English learners represent 25.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 19.2%. 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 HEIGHTS EL
- 1How do the reported 12.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 33.34 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
- 25.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 19.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 86.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.41
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.11
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White18.2%
- Hispanic56.6%
- Black18.2%
- Asian0.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6.3%
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 TEXAS CITY ISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
KOHFELDT EL
Elementary · Grades KG–04
429 reported students
ROOSEVELT-WILSON EL
Elementary · Grades KG–04
460 reported students
SIMMS EL
Elementary · Grades KG–05
482 reported students
HAYLEY EL
Elementary · Grades KG–05
484 reported students
MANUEL GUAJARDO JR EL
Elementary · Grades KG–04
501 reported students
CALVIN VINCENT PRE-K HEAD START
Other · Grades PK–PK
311 reported students