Enrollment
469
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.3:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
59.8%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Godwin El compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Godwin El
Godwin El is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Princeton, Texas, enrolling 469 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 59.8% lands close to the Texas typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 469 students, its enrollment sits close to the Texas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 1,405 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #872.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (40%) and African American (28%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 70/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 469 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Princeton Isd spends $9,736 per pupil, 29% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 123 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 469 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Princeton Isd also operates Lovelady H S (1,388 students) and Princeton H S (1,262 students) alongside Godwin 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 Godwin El compares
Godwin 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$9,736
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 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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Princeton Isd, which includes Godwin El.
$9,736
Per student
-29%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-41%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.7%
State 52.4%
Federal 9.9%
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 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
- 1,388
- Students per teacher
- 35.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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
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 (~469 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Godwin El a good school?
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. 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 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.
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