- Enrollment
- 3,114
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sugar Land, TX
Commonwealth El
Federal NCES profile for Commonwealth El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 481965007606
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Commonwealth El earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 6
- elementary schools in Sugar Land · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.1:1
- small classes for Texas
- 9.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Commonwealth El has class sizes smaller than 76% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Commonwealth El ranks #1 of 6 elementary schools in Sugar Land, TX.
School address
District: Fort Bend Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481965007606 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-302 students YoY
Commonwealth El shrank from 954 students in 2022-23 to 652 in 2023-24 (-31.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 55.0 → 46.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-302 students YoY 481965007606 · Sugar Land, TX Elementary · MID · TRAD
667 enr · 12.1:1 · 9.4% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: William B Travis H S (3,114 students)
Commonwealth El shrank from 954 students in 2022-23 to 652 in 2023-24 (-31.7%). Teacher FTE lost 55.0 → 46.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Commonwealth El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- William B Trav
William B Travis H S
3,114 students
- Lawrence E Elk
Lawrence E Elkins H S
2,848 students
- Ridge Point H
Ridge Point H S
2,816 students
- Stephen F Aust
Stephen F Austin H S
2,655 students
- Clements H S
Clements H S
2,641 students
- This school 667
Commonwealth El
667 students
What this shows Commonwealth El reports 667 students on the CCD universe file.
How Commonwealth El compares
Commonwealth 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 | 12.1:1 | ▼ 18% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.4% | ▼ 85% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 667 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
667
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
9.4%
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
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 24% in Texas - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
9.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$10,520
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 334 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 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
Asian 64.8%
White 15.9%
Hispanic or Latino 8.2%
African American 5.5%
Two or More 5.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Asian at 64.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.2, Commonwealth El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fort Bend Isd reports $10,520 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Commonwealth El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| William B Travis H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lawrence E Elkins H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ridge Point H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stephen F Austin H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clements H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Commonwealth El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,848
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,816
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,655
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 2,641
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~667 students)
Frequently asked questions about Commonwealth El
How many students attend Commonwealth El?
Commonwealth El has 667 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sugar Land, TX. CCD year-over-year: 954 (2022-23) → 652 (2023-24), down 302.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Commonwealth El?
The student-teacher ratio at Commonwealth El is 12.1:1, which is 18% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 23% 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 Commonwealth El?
9.4% of students at Commonwealth El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Commonwealth El?
The largest demographic group at Commonwealth El is Asian at 64.8% of enrollment, in Sugar Land, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Commonwealth El?
Commonwealth El has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (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 Commonwealth El rank among elementary schools in Sugar Land?
By Resource Investment Index, Commonwealth El ranks #1 of 6 elementary schools in Sugar Land, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Sugar Land on the city page.
What other schools are in Fort Bend Isd?
Besides Commonwealth El, Fort Bend Isd also operates William B Travis H S (3,114 students), Lawrence E Elkins H S (2,848 students), and Ridge Point H S (2,816 students). See the Fort Bend Isd district page for the complete list.