- Enrollment
- 5,252
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · The Woodlands, TX
Buckalew El
Federal NCES profile for Buckalew El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481500007997
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Buckalew El earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #9 of 15
- schools in The Woodlands · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.6:1
- large classes for Texas
- 9.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Buckalew El has class sizes larger than 92% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Buckalew El ranks #9 of 15 schools in The Woodlands, TX.
School address
District: Conroe Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481500007997 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+41 students YoY
Buckalew El grew from 702 students in 2022-23 to 743 in 2023-24 (+5.8%).
Teacher FTE added 42.0 → 45.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+41 students YoY 481500007997 · The Woodlands, TX Other · MID · TRAD
823 enr · 19.6:1 · 9.1% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Conroe H S (5,252 students)
Buckalew El grew from 702 students in 2022-23 to 743 in 2023-24 (+5.8%). Teacher FTE added 42.0 → 45.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Buckalew 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 823
Buckalew El
823 students
What this shows Buckalew El reports 823 students on the CCD universe file.
How Buckalew El compares
Buckalew El is a growing 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 | 19.6:1 | ▲ 33% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.1% | ▼ 85% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 823 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.6:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
823
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
9.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 85% 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
19.6:1
students per teacher
- 33% above state mean
Top 92% in Texas - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
6.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 823 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 52.0%
Hispanic or Latino 24.5%
Asian 10.4%
Two or More 8.5%
African American 4.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 52.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.0, Buckalew 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 Buckalew El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conroe H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| The Woodlands H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grand Oaks H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| College Park H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Caney Creek H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Buckalew 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 (~823 students)
Frequently asked questions about Buckalew El
How many students attend Buckalew El?
Buckalew El has 823 students enrolled. It is a public school in The Woodlands, TX. CCD year-over-year: 702 (2022-23) → 743 (2023-24), up 41.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Buckalew El?
The student-teacher ratio at Buckalew El is 19.6:1, which is 33% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Buckalew El?
9.1% of students at Buckalew El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Buckalew El?
The largest demographic group at Buckalew El is White at 52.0% of enrollment, in The Woodlands, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Buckalew El?
Buckalew El has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical 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 Buckalew El rank among schools in The Woodlands?
By Resource Investment Index, Buckalew El ranks #9 of 15 schools in The Woodlands, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in The Woodlands on the city page.
What other schools are in Conroe Isd?
Besides Buckalew 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.