- Enrollment
- 2,356
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Magnolia, TX
Nichols Sawmill El
Federal NCES profile for Nichols Sawmill El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482874009357
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nichols Sawmill El earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Texas schools.
- #2 of 9
- schools in Magnolia · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16:1
- large classes for Texas
- 42.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Nichols Sawmill El has class sizes larger than 71% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nichols Sawmill El ranks #2 of 9 schools in Magnolia, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Nichols Sawmill El held near 554 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 42.1 → 37.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 482874009357 · Magnolia, TX Other · MID · TRAD
671 enr · 16:1 · 42.2% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Magnolia West H S (2,356 students)
Nichols Sawmill El held near 554 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 42.1 → 37.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Nichols Sawmill El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Magnolia West
Magnolia West H S
2,356 students
- Magnolia H S
Magnolia H S
2,292 students
- Magnolia Int
Magnolia Int
1,154 students
- Magnolia J H
Magnolia J H
1,120 students
- Bear Branch J
Bear Branch J H
1,119 students
- This school 671
Nichols Sawmill El
671 students
What this shows Nichols Sawmill El reports 671 students on the CCD universe file.
How Nichols Sawmill El compares
Nichols Sawmill El held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16:1 | ▲ 9% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.2% | ▼ 32% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 671 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
671
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
16:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 71% in Texas - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$10,946
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 336 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.6%
Hispanic or Latino 27.0%
Two or More 3.4%
African American 2.4%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 66.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.2, Nichols Sawmill El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Magnolia Isd reports $10,946 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Nichols Sawmill El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magnolia West H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Magnolia H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Magnolia Int | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Magnolia J H | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bear Branch J H | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nichols Sawmill El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,292
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,154
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,120
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,119
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~671 students)
Frequently asked questions about Nichols Sawmill El
How many students attend Nichols Sawmill El?
Nichols Sawmill El has 671 students enrolled. It is a public school in Magnolia, TX. CCD year-over-year: 562 (2022-23) → 554 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nichols Sawmill El?
The student-teacher ratio at Nichols Sawmill El is 16:1, which is 9% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Nichols Sawmill El?
42.2% of students at Nichols Sawmill El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nichols Sawmill El?
The largest demographic group at Nichols Sawmill El is White at 66.6% of enrollment, in Magnolia, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nichols Sawmill El?
Nichols Sawmill El has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Nichols Sawmill El rank among schools in Magnolia?
By Resource Investment Index, Nichols Sawmill El ranks #2 of 9 schools in Magnolia, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Magnolia on the city page.
What other schools are in Magnolia Isd?
Besides Nichols Sawmill El, Magnolia Isd also operates Magnolia West H S (2,356 students), Magnolia H S (2,292 students), and Magnolia Int (1,154 students). See the Magnolia Isd district page for the complete list.