Enrollment
198
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pilot Point, TX
Pilot Point Early Childhood Center
Federal NCES profile for Pilot Point Early Childhood Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483492003928
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pilot Point Early Childhood Center earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Texas schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Pilot Point · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22:1
- large classes for Texas
- 49.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Pilot Point Early Childhood Center has class sizes larger than 95% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pilot Point Early Childhood Center ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Pilot Point, TX.
School address
District: Pilot Point Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483492003928 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+50% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.2%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pilot Point Early Childhood Center compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pilot Point Early Childhood Center
Pilot Point Early Childhood Center is a small combined-grade school in Pilot Point, Texas, enrolling 198 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22:1 is larger than about 95% of Texas schools and 50% above the 14.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 49.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 198 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 497 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #461, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (59%) and White (33%) (diversity index 55/100).
12.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Pilot Point Isd also operates Pilot Point El (561 students) and Pilot Point H S (482 students) alongside Pilot Point Early Childhood Center.
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 Pilot Point Early Childhood Center compares
Pilot Point Early Childhood Center on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22:1 | ▲ 50% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.2% | ▼ 21% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 198 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
198
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
49.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
22:1
students per teacher
- 50% above state mean
Top 95% in Texas - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
12.1%
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
$12,249
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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
Hispanic or Latino 58.6%
White 32.8%
Two or More 4.0%
African American 1.5%
Asian 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 58.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.7, Pilot Point Early Childhood Center is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pilot Point Isd, which includes Pilot Point Early Childhood Center.
$12,249
Per student
-10%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 61.9%
State 27.2%
Federal 11.0%
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 Pilot Point Early Childhood Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilot Point El | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pilot Point H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pilot Point Selz Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pilot Point Early Childhood Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 561
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 482
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 378
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~198 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Pilot Point Early Childhood Center
How many students attend Pilot Point Early Childhood Center?
Pilot Point Early Childhood Center has 198 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pilot Point, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pilot Point Early Childhood Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Pilot Point Early Childhood Center is 22:1, which is 50% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 40% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pilot Point Early Childhood Center?
49.2% of students at Pilot Point Early Childhood Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pilot Point Early Childhood Center?
The largest demographic group at Pilot Point Early Childhood Center is Hispanic or Latino at 58.6% of enrollment, in Pilot Point, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pilot Point Early Childhood Center?
Pilot Point Early Childhood Center has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Pilot Point Early Childhood Center rank among public schools in Pilot Point?
By Resource Investment Index, Pilot Point Early Childhood Center ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Pilot Point, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Pilot Point on the city page.
Is Pilot Point Early Childhood Center a good school?
Pilot Point Early Childhood Center earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of 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 Pilot Point Isd?
Besides Pilot Point Early Childhood Center, Pilot Point Isd also operates Pilot Point El (561 students), Pilot Point H S (482 students), and Pilot Point Selz Middle (378 students). See the Pilot Point Isd district page for the complete list.
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