- Enrollment
- 2,480
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cedar Park, TX
Patricia Knowles El
Federal NCES profile for Patricia Knowles El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482703009656
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Patricia Knowles El earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Texas schools.
- #4 of 11
- schools in Cedar Park · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12:1
- small classes for Texas
- 47.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Patricia Knowles El has class sizes smaller than 77% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Patricia Knowles El ranks #4 of 11 schools in Cedar Park, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+40 students YoY
Patricia Knowles El grew from 654 students in 2022-23 to 694 in 2023-24 (+6.1%).
Teacher FTE added 57.6 → 61.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+40 students YoY 482703009656 · Cedar Park, TX Other · MID · TRAD
683 enr · 12:1 · 47.6% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Vista Ridge H S (2,480 students)
Patricia Knowles El grew from 654 students in 2022-23 to 694 in 2023-24 (+6.1%). Teacher FTE added 57.6 → 61.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Patricia Knowles El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Vista Ridge H
Vista Ridge H S
2,480 students
- Vandegrift H S
Vandegrift H S
2,437 students
- Rouse H S
Rouse H S
2,260 students
- Cedar Park H S
Cedar Park H S
2,155 students
- Leander H S
Leander H S
2,131 students
- This school 683
Patricia Knowles El
683 students
What this shows Patricia Knowles El reports 683 students on the CCD universe file.
How Patricia Knowles El compares
Patricia Knowles 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 | 12:1 | ▼ 18% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.6% | ▼ 23% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 683 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
683
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
12:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 23% in Texas - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.2%
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
$10,669
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 342 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 65.9%
White 24.7%
Two or More 3.7%
Asian 3.5%
African American 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 65.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.2, Patricia Knowles El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Leander Isd reports $10,669 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Patricia Knowles El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vista Ridge H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vandegrift H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rouse H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cedar Park H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Leander H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Patricia Knowles El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,437
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 2,260
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 2,155
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,131
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~683 students)
Frequently asked questions about Patricia Knowles El
How many students attend Patricia Knowles El?
Patricia Knowles El has 683 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cedar Park, TX. CCD year-over-year: 654 (2022-23) → 694 (2023-24), up 40.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Patricia Knowles El?
The student-teacher ratio at Patricia Knowles El is 12:1, which is 18% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 24% 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 Patricia Knowles El?
47.6% of students at Patricia Knowles El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Patricia Knowles El?
The largest demographic group at Patricia Knowles El is Hispanic or Latino at 65.9% of enrollment, in Cedar Park, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Patricia Knowles El?
Patricia Knowles El has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Patricia Knowles El rank among schools in Cedar Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Patricia Knowles El ranks #4 of 11 schools in Cedar Park, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Cedar Park on the city page.
What other schools are in Leander Isd?
Besides Patricia Knowles El, Leander Isd also operates Vista Ridge H S (2,480 students), Vandegrift H S (2,437 students), and Rouse H S (2,260 students). See the Leander Isd district page for the complete list.