Enrollment
779
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · College Station, TX
Pecan Trail Int
Federal NCES profile for Pecan Trail Int, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 480735013424
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pecan Trail Int earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in College Station · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 22.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Pecan Trail Int has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pecan Trail Int ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in College Station, TX.
School address
District: College Station Isd · Texas
NCES ID 480735013424 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
51.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.3:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.7%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-63% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pecan Trail Int compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pecan Trail Int
Pecan Trail Int is a mid-sized elementary school in College Station, Texas, enrolling 779 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 22.7% free-meal eligibility runs 63% below the Texas average.
Enrollment of 779 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 820 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #362.
Its student body is led by White (60%) and Hispanic or Latino (16%) (diversity index 59/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 519 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
11.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding College Station Isd spends $10,377 per pupil, 24% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
College Station Isd also operates College Station H S (2,226 students) and A & M Cons H S (2,166 students) alongside Pecan Trail Int.
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 Trail Int compares
Pecan Trail Int on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.3:1 | ▲ 4% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.7% | ▼ 63% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 779 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
779
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
22.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% 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
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 63% in Texas - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.9%
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
$10,377
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 519 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
23
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
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 60.2%
Hispanic or Latino 15.8%
Asian 10.5%
African American 10.3%
Two or More 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 60.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.0, Pecan Trail Int is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for College Station Isd, which includes Pecan Trail Int.
$10,377
Per student
-24%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-37%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 77.4%
State 9.2%
Federal 13.3%
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 Trail Int Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| College Station H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| A & M Cons H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wellborn Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oakwood Int | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Spring Creek El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pecan Trail Int's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,226
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 2,166
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 843
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 729
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 696
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar elementary 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 (~779 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Pecan Trail Int
How many students attend Pecan Trail Int?
Pecan Trail Int has 779 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in College Station, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pecan Trail Int?
The student-teacher ratio at Pecan Trail Int is 15.3:1, which is 4% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pecan Trail Int?
22.7% of students at Pecan Trail Int are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pecan Trail Int?
The largest demographic group at Pecan Trail Int is White at 60.2% of enrollment, in College Station, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pecan Trail Int?
Pecan Trail Int has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Trail Int rank among elementary schools in College Station?
By Resource Investment Index, Pecan Trail Int ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in College Station, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in College Station on the city page.
Is Pecan Trail Int a good school?
Pecan Trail Int earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. 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 College Station Isd?
Besides Pecan Trail Int, College Station Isd also operates College Station H S (2,226 students), A & M Cons H S (2,166 students), and Wellborn Middle (843 students). See the College Station Isd district page for the complete list.
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