Enrollment
906
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
51.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.8:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
6.7%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-89% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How C W Cline El compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at C W Cline El
C W Cline El is a lower-poverty, large combined-grade school in Friendswood, Texas, enrolling 906 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 6.7% free-meal eligibility runs 89% below the Texas average.
Enrollment of 906 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 387 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #276, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (64%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%) (diversity index 54/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 906 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
10.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Friendswood Isd spends $10,107 per pupil, 26% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Friendswood Isd also operates Friendswood H S (2,014 students) and Friendswood J H (1,530 students) alongside C W Cline El.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How C W Cline El compares
C W Cline El on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,107
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Friendswood Isd, which includes C W Cline El.
$10,107
Per student
-26%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-39%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 72.0%
State 22.4%
Federal 5.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 2,014
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~906 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.8:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is C W Cline El a good school?
C W Cline El earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Texas schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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