- Enrollment
- 2,766
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pearland, TX
Laura Ingalls Wilder El
Federal NCES profile for Laura Ingalls Wilder El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480809011538
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Laura Ingalls Wilder El earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #6 of 16
- schools in Pearland · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.4:1
- large classes for Texas
- 28.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Laura Ingalls Wilder El has class sizes larger than 83% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Laura Ingalls Wilder El ranks #6 of 16 schools in Pearland, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+47 students YoY
Laura Ingalls Wilder El grew from 700 students in 2022-23 to 747 in 2023-24 (+6.7%).
Teacher FTE added 39.8 → 45.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+47 students YoY 480809011538 · Pearland, TX Other · MID · TRAD
678 enr · 17.4:1 · 28.1% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Alvin H S (2,766 students)
Laura Ingalls Wilder El grew from 700 students in 2022-23 to 747 in 2023-24 (+6.7%). Teacher FTE added 39.8 → 45.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Laura Ingalls Wilder El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Alvin H S
Alvin H S
2,766 students
- Shadow Creek H
Shadow Creek H S
2,599 students
- Manvel H S
Manvel H S
2,238 students
- Iowa Colony H
Iowa Colony H S
1,781 students
- Dr Ronald E Mc 1,034
Dr Ronald E Mcnair J H
1,034 students
- This school 678
Laura Ingalls Wilder El
678 students
What this shows Laura Ingalls Wilder El reports 678 students on the CCD universe file.
How Laura Ingalls Wilder El compares
Laura Ingalls Wilder 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 | 17.4:1 | ▲ 18% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.1% | ▼ 55% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 678 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
678
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% 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
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 83% in Texas - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$10,984
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 678 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 39.4%
Asian 20.2%
Hispanic or Latino 17.3%
White 14.3%
Two or More 8.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 39.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.7, Laura Ingalls Wilder El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Alvin Isd reports $10,984 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Laura Ingalls Wilder El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alvin H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shadow Creek H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Manvel H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Iowa Colony H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dr Ronald E Mcnair J H | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Laura Ingalls Wilder El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,599
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 2,238
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,781
- Students per teacher
- 27.4:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
- Enrollment
- 1,034
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~678 students)
Frequently asked questions about Laura Ingalls Wilder El
How many students attend Laura Ingalls Wilder El?
Laura Ingalls Wilder El has 678 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pearland, TX. CCD year-over-year: 700 (2022-23) → 747 (2023-24), up 47.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Laura Ingalls Wilder El?
The student-teacher ratio at Laura Ingalls Wilder El is 17.4:1, which is 18% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Laura Ingalls Wilder El?
28.1% of students at Laura Ingalls Wilder El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Laura Ingalls Wilder El?
The largest demographic group at Laura Ingalls Wilder El is African American at 39.4% of enrollment, in Pearland, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Laura Ingalls Wilder El?
Laura Ingalls Wilder El has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Laura Ingalls Wilder El rank among schools in Pearland?
By Resource Investment Index, Laura Ingalls Wilder El ranks #6 of 16 schools in Pearland, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Pearland on the city page.
What other schools are in Alvin Isd?
Besides Laura Ingalls Wilder El, Alvin Isd also operates Alvin H S (2,766 students), Shadow Creek H S (2,599 students), and Manvel H S (2,238 students). See the Alvin Isd district page for the complete list.