- Enrollment
- 4,057
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pasadena, TX
Parkwood El
Federal NCES profile for Parkwood El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481653001419
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Parkwood El earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Texas schools.
- #5 of 24
- schools in Pasadena · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.1:1
- small classes for Texas
- 81.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Parkwood El has class sizes smaller than 89% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Parkwood El ranks #5 of 24 schools in Pasadena, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-37 students YoY
Parkwood El shrank from 648 students in 2022-23 to 611 in 2023-24 (-5.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 61.6 → 56.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-37 students YoY 481653001419 · Pasadena, TX Other · MID · TRAD
619 enr · 10.1:1 · 81.9% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Deer Park H S (4,057 students)
Parkwood El shrank from 648 students in 2022-23 to 611 in 2023-24 (-5.7%). Teacher FTE lost 61.6 → 56.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Parkwood El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Deer Park H S
Deer Park H S
4,057 students
- Deer Park J H 877
Deer Park J H
877 students
- San Jacinto El 862
San Jacinto El
862 students
- Carpenter El 837
Carpenter El
837 students
- Fairmont El 776
Fairmont El
776 students
- This school 619
Parkwood El
619 students
What this shows Parkwood El reports 619 students on the CCD universe file.
How Parkwood El compares
Parkwood El is a shrinking 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 | 10.1:1 | ▼ 31% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.9% | ▲ 32% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 619 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.1:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
619
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.1:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 11% in Texas - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.8%
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
$13,284
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 310 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 89.0%
African American 5.5%
White 4.7%
Asian 0.3%
Two or More 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 89.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.3, Parkwood El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Deer Park Isd reports $13,284 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Parkwood El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deer Park H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Deer Park J H | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| San Jacinto El | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carpenter El | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fairmont El | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Parkwood El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 877
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 862
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 837
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 776
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~619 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Parkwood El
How many students attend Parkwood El?
Parkwood El has 619 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pasadena, TX. CCD year-over-year: 648 (2022-23) → 611 (2023-24), down 37.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Parkwood El?
The student-teacher ratio at Parkwood El is 10.1:1, which is 31% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 36% 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 Parkwood El?
81.9% of students at Parkwood El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Parkwood El?
The largest demographic group at Parkwood El is Hispanic or Latino at 89.0% of enrollment, in Pasadena, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Parkwood El?
Parkwood El has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Parkwood El rank among schools in Pasadena?
By Resource Investment Index, Parkwood El ranks #5 of 24 schools in Pasadena, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Pasadena on the city page.
What other schools are in Deer Park Isd?
Besides Parkwood El, Deer Park Isd also operates Deer Park H S (4,057 students), Deer Park J H (877 students), and San Jacinto El (862 students). See the Deer Park Isd district page for the complete list.