- Enrollment
- 5,252
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Spring, TX
Birnham Woods El
Federal NCES profile for Birnham Woods El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481500012003
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Birnham Woods El earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #3 of 25
- schools in Spring · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 14.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Birnham Woods El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Birnham Woods El ranks #3 of 25 schools in Spring, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-97 students YoY
Birnham Woods El shrank from 996 students in 2022-23 to 899 in 2023-24 (-9.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 57.8 → 55.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-97 students YoY 481500012003 · Spring, TX Other · MID · TRAD
845 enr · 14.8:1 · 14.7% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Conroe H S (5,252 students)
Birnham Woods El shrank from 996 students in 2022-23 to 899 in 2023-24 (-9.7%). Teacher FTE lost 57.8 → 55.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Birnham Woods El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Conroe H S
Conroe H S
5,252 students
- The Woodlands
The Woodlands H S
4,444 students
- Grand Oaks H S
Grand Oaks H S
3,836 students
- College Park H
College Park H S
3,313 students
- Caney Creek H
Caney Creek H S
2,783 students
- This school 845
Birnham Woods El
845 students
What this shows Birnham Woods El reports 845 students on the CCD universe file.
How Birnham Woods El compares
Birnham Woods El 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 | 14.8:1 | ▲ 1% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.7% | ▼ 76% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 845 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
845
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 76% 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
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 57% in Texas - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.3%
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
$10,349
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 429 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 52.3%
Hispanic or Latino 21.9%
African American 10.7%
Asian 8.2%
Two or More 6.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 52.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.6, Birnham Woods El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Conroe Isd reports $10,349 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Birnham Woods El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conroe H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| The Woodlands H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grand Oaks H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| College Park H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Caney Creek H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Birnham Woods El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 4,444
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 3,836
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 3,313
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 2,783
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Nationwide other 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 (~845 students)
Frequently asked questions about Birnham Woods El
How many students attend Birnham Woods El?
Birnham Woods El has 845 students enrolled. It is a public school in Spring, TX. CCD year-over-year: 996 (2022-23) → 899 (2023-24), down 97.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Birnham Woods El?
The student-teacher ratio at Birnham Woods El is 14.8:1, which is 1% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Birnham Woods El?
14.7% of students at Birnham Woods El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Birnham Woods El?
The largest demographic group at Birnham Woods El is White at 52.3% of enrollment, in Spring, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Birnham Woods El?
Birnham Woods El has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Birnham Woods El rank among schools in Spring?
By Resource Investment Index, Birnham Woods El ranks #3 of 25 schools in Spring, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Spring on the city page.
What other schools are in Conroe Isd?
Besides Birnham Woods El, Conroe Isd also operates Conroe H S (5,252 students), The Woodlands H S (4,444 students), and Grand Oaks H S (3,836 students). See the Conroe Isd district page for the complete list.