Enrollment
639
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Richmond, TX
Pecan Grove El
Federal NCES profile for Pecan Grove El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481965006541
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pecan Grove El earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #17 of 30
- schools in Richmond · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 29.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Pecan Grove El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pecan Grove El ranks #17 of 30 schools in Richmond, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
46.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.9:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.4%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-53% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pecan Grove El compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pecan Grove El
Pecan Grove El is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Richmond, Texas, enrolling 639 students.
At 13.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Texas median, within a few percentage points of the 14.7:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 29.4% free-meal eligibility runs 53% below the Texas average.
Enrollment of 639 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 954 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #633.
Its student body is led by White (49%) and Hispanic or Latino (27%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 639 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Fort Bend Isd spends $10,893 per pupil, 20% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Fort Bend Isd also operates William B Travis H S (3,114 students) and Lawrence E Elkins H S (2,848 students) alongside Pecan Grove El.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Pecan Grove El compares
Pecan Grove El on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.9:1 | ▼ 5% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.4% | ▼ 53% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 639 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
639
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
29.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% 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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 46% in Texas - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,893
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 639 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 48.5%
Hispanic or Latino 27.4%
African American 12.2%
Asian 7.2%
Two or More 4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 48.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.8, Pecan Grove El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fort Bend Isd, which includes Pecan Grove El.
$10,893
Per student
-20%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 58.4%
State 26.9%
Federal 14.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Pecan Grove El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| William B Travis H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lawrence E Elkins H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ridge Point H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stephen F Austin H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clements H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pecan Grove El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,114
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,848
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,816
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,655
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 2,641
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~639 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Pecan Grove El
How many students attend Pecan Grove El?
Pecan Grove El has 639 students enrolled. It is a public school in Richmond, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pecan Grove El?
The student-teacher ratio at Pecan Grove El is 13.9:1, which is 5% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 11% 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 Pecan Grove El?
29.4% of students at Pecan Grove El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pecan Grove El?
The largest demographic group at Pecan Grove El is White at 48.5% of enrollment, in Richmond, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pecan Grove El?
Pecan Grove El has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Pecan Grove El rank among schools in Richmond?
By Resource Investment Index, Pecan Grove El ranks #17 of 30 schools in Richmond, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Richmond on the city page.
Is Pecan Grove El a good school?
Pecan Grove El earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Fort Bend Isd?
Besides Pecan Grove El, Fort Bend Isd also operates William B Travis H S (3,114 students), Lawrence E Elkins H S (2,848 students), and Ridge Point H S (2,816 students). See the Fort Bend Isd district page for the complete list.
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