- Enrollment
- 1,388
- Students per teacher
- 35.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Princeton, TX
Godwin El
Federal NCES profile for Godwin El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483585010512
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 6
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Godwin El earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #3 of 7
- schools in Princeton · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.3:1
- small classes for Texas
- 59.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Godwin El has class sizes smaller than 74% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Godwin El ranks #3 of 7 schools in Princeton, TX.
School address
District: Princeton Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483585010512 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+75 students YoY
Godwin El grew from 587 students in 2022-23 to 662 in 2023-24 (+12.8%).
Teacher FTE added 38.8 → 43.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+75 students YoY 483585010512 · Princeton, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
469 enr · 12.3:1 · 59.8% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Lovelady H S (1,388 students)
Godwin El grew from 587 students in 2022-23 to 662 in 2023-24 (+12.8%). Teacher FTE added 38.8 → 43.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Godwin El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lovelady H S
Lovelady H S
1,388 students
- Princeton H S
Princeton H S
1,262 students
- Southard Middl
Southard Middle
929 students
- Lowe El
Lowe El
675 students
- Mayfield El
Mayfield El
668 students
- This school 469
Godwin El
469 students
What this shows Godwin El reports 469 students on the CCD universe file.
How Godwin El compares
Godwin 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 | 12.3:1 | ▼ 16% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.8% | ▼ 3% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 469 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
469
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 26% in Texas - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.4%
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
$10,598
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 469 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
109
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 23.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 39.7%
African American 28.1%
White 23.9%
Two or More 4.3%
Asian 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 39.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.3, Godwin El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Princeton Isd reports $10,598 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Godwin El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lovelady H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Princeton H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southard Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lowe El | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mayfield El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Godwin El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,262
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 929
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 675
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 668
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 (~469 students)
Frequently asked questions about Godwin El
How many students attend Godwin El?
Godwin El has 469 students enrolled. It is a public school in Princeton, TX. CCD year-over-year: 587 (2022-23) → 662 (2023-24), up 75.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Godwin El?
The student-teacher ratio at Godwin El is 12.3:1, which is 16% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 22% 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 Godwin El?
59.8% of students at Godwin El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Godwin El?
The largest demographic group at Godwin El is Hispanic or Latino at 39.7% of enrollment, in Princeton, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Godwin El?
Godwin El has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Godwin El rank among schools in Princeton?
By Resource Investment Index, Godwin El ranks #3 of 7 schools in Princeton, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Princeton on the city page.
What other schools are in Princeton Isd?
Besides Godwin El, Princeton Isd also operates Lovelady H S (1,388 students), Princeton H S (1,262 students), and Southard Middle (929 students). See the Princeton Isd district page for the complete list.