- Enrollment
- 2,014
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Friendswood, TX
C W Cline El
Federal NCES profile for C W Cline El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481995001950
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
C W Cline El earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Texas schools.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Friendswood · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.8:1
- large classes for Texas
- 6.7%
- free-lunch eligible
C W Cline El has class sizes larger than 85% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, C W Cline El ranks #2 of 4 schools in Friendswood, TX.
School address
District: Friendswood Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481995001950 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+79 students YoY
C W Cline El grew from 801 students in 2022-23 to 880 in 2023-24 (+9.9%).
Teacher FTE added 51.4 → 54.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+79 students YoY 481995001950 · Friendswood, TX Other · MID · TRAD
906 enr · 17.8:1 · 6.7% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Friendswood H S (2,014 students)
C W Cline El grew from 801 students in 2022-23 to 880 in 2023-24 (+9.9%). Teacher FTE added 51.4 → 54.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
C W Cline El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Friendswood H
Friendswood H S
2,014 students
- Friendswood J
Friendswood J H
1,530 students
- This school
C W Cline El
906 students
- Zue S Bales In 640
Zue S Bales Int
640 students
- Windsong Int 607
Windsong Int
607 students
- Westwood El 497
Westwood El
497 students
What this shows C W Cline El reports 906 students on the CCD universe file.
How C W Cline El compares
C W Cline 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 | 17.8:1 | ▲ 21% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.7% | ▼ 89% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 906 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
906
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
6.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 89% 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
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 85% in Texas - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
10.4%
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
$10,559
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 906 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 64.1%
Hispanic or Latino 18.5%
Asian 8.8%
Two or More 6.1%
African American 2.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 64.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.3, C W Cline El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Friendswood Isd reports $10,559 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How C W Cline El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friendswood H S | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Friendswood J H | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Zue S Bales Int | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Windsong Int | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Westwood El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to C W Cline El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,530
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 640
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 607
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 497
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- 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 (~906 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about C W Cline El
How many students attend C W Cline El?
C W Cline El has 906 students enrolled. It is a public school in Friendswood, TX. CCD year-over-year: 801 (2022-23) → 880 (2023-24), up 79.
What is the student-teacher ratio at C W Cline El?
The student-teacher ratio at C W Cline El is 17.8:1, which is 21% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at C W Cline El?
6.7% of students at C W Cline El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of C W Cline El?
The largest demographic group at C W Cline El is White at 64.1% of enrollment, in Friendswood, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for C W Cline El?
C W Cline El has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 C W Cline El rank among schools in Friendswood?
By Resource Investment Index, C W Cline El ranks #2 of 4 schools in Friendswood, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Friendswood on the city page.
What other schools are in Friendswood Isd?
Besides C W Cline El, Friendswood Isd also operates Friendswood H S (2,014 students), Friendswood J H (1,530 students), and Zue S Bales Int (640 students). See the Friendswood Isd district page for the complete list.