- Enrollment
- 262
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Omaha, TX
Pewitt El
Federal NCES profile for Pewitt El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483480003901
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pewitt El earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Texas schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Omaha · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.9:1
- small classes for Texas
- 76.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Pewitt El has class sizes smaller than 77% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pewitt El ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Omaha, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Pewitt El held near 408 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 35.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 483480003901 · Omaha, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
415 enr · 11.9:1 · 76.0% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Pewitt H S (262 students)
Pewitt El held near 408 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE held 35.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Pewitt El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Pewitt El
415 students
- Pewitt H S
Pewitt H S
262 students
- Pewitt J H
Pewitt J H
176 students
What this shows Pewitt El reports 415 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pewitt El compares
Pewitt 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 | 11.9:1 | ▼ 19% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.0% | ▲ 23% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 415 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
415
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 19% 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
11.8%
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
$13,765
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 415 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 53.5%
Hispanic or Latino 18.6%
Two or More 14.0%
African American 13.3%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 53.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.2, Pewitt El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pewitt Cisd reports $13,765 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pewitt El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pewitt H S | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pewitt J H | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pewitt El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 176
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~415 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pewitt El
How many students attend Pewitt El?
Pewitt El has 415 students enrolled. It is a public school in Omaha, TX. CCD year-over-year: 405 (2022-23) → 408 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pewitt El?
The student-teacher ratio at Pewitt El is 11.9:1, which is 19% 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 Pewitt El?
76.0% of students at Pewitt El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pewitt El?
The largest demographic group at Pewitt El is White at 53.5% of enrollment, in Omaha, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pewitt El?
Pewitt El has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Pewitt El rank among public schools in Omaha?
By Resource Investment Index, Pewitt El ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Omaha, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Pewitt Cisd?
Besides Pewitt El, Pewitt Cisd also operates Pewitt H S (262 students) and Pewitt J H (176 students). See the Pewitt Cisd district page for the complete list.