- Enrollment
- 3,501
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Humble, TX
Cypresswood El
Federal NCES profile for Cypresswood El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 480771012216
👥 S:T ratio 5
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cypresswood El earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Texas schools.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in Humble · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.8:1
- large classes for Texas
- 85.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Cypresswood El has class sizes larger than 97% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cypresswood El ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Humble, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-30 students YoY
Cypresswood El held near 737 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-30 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.9 → 42.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-30 students YoY 480771012216 · Humble, TX Elementary · MID · TRAD
737 enr · 23.8:1 · 85.1% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Macarthur H S (3,501 students)
Cypresswood El held near 737 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-30 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.9 → 42.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Cypresswood El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Macarthur H S
Macarthur H S
3,501 students
- Davis H S Aldi
Davis H S Aldine
3,184 students
- Nimitz H S
Nimitz H S
2,651 students
- Aldine H S
Aldine H S
2,481 students
- Eisenhower H S
Eisenhower H S
2,262 students
- This school 737
Cypresswood El
737 students
What this shows Cypresswood El reports 737 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cypresswood El compares
Cypresswood El held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.8:1 | ▲ 62% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.1% | ▲ 37% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 737 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.8:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
737
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
23.8:1
students per teacher
- 62% above state mean
Top 97% in Texas - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
33.4%
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
$13,268
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
Counselors1.3 FTE
Per 590 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
35
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 51.4%
African American 40.8%
Two or More 2.8%
White 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.6%
Asian 1.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 51.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.8, Cypresswood El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Aldine Isd reports $13,268 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cypresswood El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macarthur H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Davis H S Aldine | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Nimitz H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Aldine H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eisenhower H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cypresswood El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,184
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,651
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 2,481
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 2,262
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~737 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cypresswood El
How many students attend Cypresswood El?
Cypresswood El has 737 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Humble, TX. CCD year-over-year: 767 (2022-23) → 737 (2023-24), nearly flat (-30).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cypresswood El?
The student-teacher ratio at Cypresswood El is 23.8:1, which is 62% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 52% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cypresswood El?
85.1% of students at Cypresswood El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cypresswood El?
The largest demographic group at Cypresswood El is Hispanic or Latino at 51.4% of enrollment, in Humble, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cypresswood El?
Cypresswood El has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (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 Cypresswood El rank among elementary schools in Humble?
By Resource Investment Index, Cypresswood El ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Humble, 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 Humble on the city page.
What other schools are in Aldine Isd?
Besides Cypresswood El, Aldine Isd also operates Macarthur H S (3,501 students), Davis H S Aldine (3,184 students), and Nimitz H S (2,651 students). See the Aldine Isd district page for the complete list.