Enrollment
1,408
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cypress, TX
Mcgown El
Federal NCES profile for Mcgown El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 6/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481611014254
👥 S:T ratio 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mcgown El earns 6/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #17 of 17
- schools in Cypress · Resource Index
- 6
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.5:1
- large classes for Texas
- 9.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Mcgown El has class sizes larger than 97% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mcgown El ranks #17 of 17 schools in Cypress, TX.
School address
District: Cypress-Fairbanks Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481611014254 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
60.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.5:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+60% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
9.5%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-85% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mcgown El compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mcgown El
Mcgown El is a lower-poverty, large combined-grade school in Cypress, Texas, enrolling 1,408 students.
Class loads run heavy: 23.5:1 is larger than about 97% of Texas schools and 60% above the 14.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 9.5% free-meal eligibility runs 85% below the Texas average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 94% of state schools at 1,408 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 8,960 Texas schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 200 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #198, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Asian (32%) and White (30%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 75/100).
The surrounding Cypress-Fairbanks Isd spends $10,232 per pupil, 25% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Cypress-Fairbanks Isd also operates Bridgeland H S (3,707 students) and Cypress Woods H S (3,469 students) alongside Mcgown 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 Mcgown El compares
Mcgown 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 | 23.5:1 | ▲ 60% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.5% | ▼ 85% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,408 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.5:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,408
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
9.5%
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
23.5:1
students per teacher
- 60% 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.
Funding equity
$10,232
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.
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
Asian 32.4%
White 30.4%
Hispanic or Latino 20.0%
African American 8.6%
Two or More 8.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Asian at 32.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.8, Mcgown El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cypress-Fairbanks Isd, which includes Mcgown El.
$10,232
Per student
-25%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 56.0%
State 28.5%
Federal 15.5%
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 Mcgown El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeland H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cypress Woods H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cypress Ranch H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jersey Village H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cypress Creek H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mcgown El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,707
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 3,469
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 3,463
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 3,323
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 3,222
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~1,408 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Mcgown El
How many students attend Mcgown El?
Mcgown El has 1,408 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cypress, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcgown El?
The student-teacher ratio at Mcgown El is 23.5:1, which is 60% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 50% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mcgown El?
9.5% of students at Mcgown El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mcgown El?
The largest demographic group at Mcgown El is Asian at 32.4% of enrollment, in Cypress, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mcgown El?
Mcgown El has a Resource Investment Index of 6/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Mcgown El rank among schools in Cypress?
By Resource Investment Index, Mcgown El ranks #17 of 17 schools in Cypress, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Cypress on the city page.
Is Mcgown El a good school?
Mcgown El earns 6/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% 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 Cypress-Fairbanks Isd?
Besides Mcgown El, Cypress-Fairbanks Isd also operates Bridgeland H S (3,707 students), Cypress Woods H S (3,469 students), and Cypress Ranch H S (3,463 students). See the Cypress-Fairbanks Isd district page for the complete list.
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