- Enrollment
- 2,144
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cedar Creek, TX
Cedar Creek El
Federal NCES profile for Cedar Creek El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480957002476
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cedar Creek El earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Cedar Creek · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 85.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Cedar Creek El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cedar Creek El ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Cedar Creek, TX.
School address
District: Bastrop Isd · Texas
NCES ID 480957002476 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-329 students YoY
Cedar Creek El shrank from 1,077 students in 2022-23 to 748 in 2023-24 (-30.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 59.7 → 47.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-329 students YoY 480957002476 · Cedar Creek, TX Other · MID · TRAD
775 enr · 13.1:1 · 85.6% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Cedar Creek H S (2,144 students)
Cedar Creek El shrank from 1,077 students in 2022-23 to 748 in 2023-24 (-30.5%). Teacher FTE lost 59.7 → 47.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Cedar Creek El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cedar Creek H
Cedar Creek H S
2,144 students
- Bastrop H S
Bastrop H S
1,767 students
- Cedar Creek Mi
Cedar Creek Middle
1,059 students
- Lost Pines El
Lost Pines El
896 students
- Bastrop Middle
Bastrop Middle
875 students
- This school 775
Cedar Creek El
775 students
What this shows Cedar Creek El reports 775 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cedar Creek El compares
Cedar Creek 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 11% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.6% | ▲ 38% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 775 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
775
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 35% in Texas - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
39.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,662
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 775 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 93.5%
White 5.0%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 93.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.3, Cedar Creek El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bastrop Isd reports $11,662 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cedar Creek El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Creek H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bastrop H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cedar Creek Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lost Pines El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bastrop Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cedar Creek El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,767
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,059
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 896
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 875
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~775 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cedar Creek El
How many students attend Cedar Creek El?
Cedar Creek El has 775 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cedar Creek, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,077 (2022-23) → 748 (2023-24), down 329.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cedar Creek El?
The student-teacher ratio at Cedar Creek El is 13.1:1, which is 11% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cedar Creek El?
85.6% of students at Cedar Creek El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cedar Creek El?
The largest demographic group at Cedar Creek El is Hispanic or Latino at 93.5% of enrollment, in Cedar Creek, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cedar Creek El?
Cedar Creek El has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Cedar Creek El rank among public schools in Cedar Creek?
By Resource Investment Index, Cedar Creek El ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Cedar Creek, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Bastrop Isd?
Besides Cedar Creek El, Bastrop Isd also operates Cedar Creek H S (2,144 students), Bastrop H S (1,767 students), and Cedar Creek Middle (1,059 students). See the Bastrop Isd district page for the complete list.