- Enrollment
- 2,594
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Houston, TX
Pat Reynolds El
Federal NCES profile for Pat Reynolds El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 484122004716
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pat Reynolds El earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #282 of 435
- schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 75.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Pat Reynolds El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pat Reynolds El ranks #282 of 435 schools in Houston, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-34 students YoY
Pat Reynolds El held near 802 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-34 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 57.4 → 54.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-34 students YoY 484122004716 · Houston, TX Other · MID · TRAD
877 enr · 15.4:1 · 75.4% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Spring H S (2,594 students)
Pat Reynolds El held near 802 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-34 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 57.4 → 54.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Pat Reynolds El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Spring H S
Spring H S
2,594 students
- Andy Dekaney H
Andy Dekaney H S
2,485 students
- Westfield H S
Westfield H S
2,264 students
- Carl Wunsche S
Carl Wunsche Sr H S
1,503 students
- Rickey C Baile 982
Rickey C Bailey Middle
982 students
- This school 877
Pat Reynolds El
877 students
What this shows Pat Reynolds El reports 877 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pat Reynolds El compares
Pat Reynolds 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 | 15.4:1 | ▲ 5% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.4% | ▲ 22% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 877 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
877
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 64% in Texas - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.6%
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
$12,710
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 439 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 50.4%
African American 36.6%
White 4.7%
Asian 4.2%
Two or More 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.7, Pat Reynolds El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Spring Isd reports $12,710 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pat Reynolds El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Andy Dekaney H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westfield H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Carl Wunsche Sr H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rickey C Bailey Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pat Reynolds El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,485
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,264
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,503
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 982
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~877 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pat Reynolds El
How many students attend Pat Reynolds El?
Pat Reynolds El has 877 students enrolled. It is a public school in Houston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 836 (2022-23) → 802 (2023-24), nearly flat (-34).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pat Reynolds El?
The student-teacher ratio at Pat Reynolds El is 15.4:1, which is 5% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pat Reynolds El?
75.4% of students at Pat Reynolds El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pat Reynolds El?
The largest demographic group at Pat Reynolds El is Hispanic or Latino at 50.4% of enrollment, in Houston, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pat Reynolds El?
Pat Reynolds El has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Pat Reynolds El rank among schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Pat Reynolds El ranks #282 of 435 schools in Houston, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Houston on the city page.
What other schools are in Spring Isd?
Besides Pat Reynolds El, Spring Isd also operates Spring H S (2,594 students), Andy Dekaney H S (2,485 students), and Westfield H S (2,264 students). See the Spring Isd district page for the complete list.