- Enrollment
- 3,707
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+267 students YoY
Mcgown El grew from 1,103 students in 2022-23 to 1,370 in 2023-24 (+24.2%).
Teacher FTE added 60.5 → 75.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+267 students YoY 481611014254 · Cypress, TX Other · MID · TRAD
1,408 enr · 23.5:1 · 9.5% lunch · RII 6
Nearest enrollment peer: Bridgeland H S (3,707 students)
Mcgown El grew from 1,103 students in 2022-23 to 1,370 in 2023-24 (+24.2%). Teacher FTE added 60.5 → 75.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Mcgown El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bridgeland H S
Bridgeland H S
3,707 students
- Cypress Woods
Cypress Woods H S
3,469 students
- Cypress Ranch
Cypress Ranch H S
3,463 students
- Jersey Village
Jersey Village H S
3,323 students
- Cypress Creek
Cypress Creek H S
3,222 students
- This school 1,408
Mcgown El
1,408 students
What this shows Mcgown El reports 1,408 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mcgown El compares
Mcgown 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 | 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 methodology
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
$10,693
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.
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.
District finance for Cypress-Fairbanks Isd reports $10,693 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 3,469
- 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
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 (~1,408 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.5:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,103 (2022-23) → 1,370 (2023-24), up 267.
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.
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.