Enrollment
561
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pilot Point, TX
Pilot Point El
Federal NCES profile for Pilot Point El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 483492008199
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pilot Point El earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Pilot Point · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 49.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Pilot Point El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pilot Point El ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Pilot Point, TX.
School address
District: Pilot Point Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483492008199 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.2:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.4%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pilot Point El compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pilot Point El
Pilot Point El is a mid-sized elementary school in Pilot Point, Texas, enrolling 561 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 49.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 561 students, its enrollment sits close to the Texas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 1,344 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #598.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (54%) and White (36%) (diversity index 58/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 561 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
13.0% 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 H S (482 students) and Pilot Point Selz Middle (378 students) alongside Pilot Point 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 Pilot Point El compares
Pilot Point 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 | 15.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.4% | ▼ 20% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 561 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
561
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
49.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 62% in Texas - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.0%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 561 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
32
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.2 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 54.0%
White 36.0%
Two or More 5.0%
African American 3.4%
Asian 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 54.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.5, Pilot Point El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pilot Point Isd, which includes Pilot Point El.
$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 El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilot Point H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pilot Point Selz Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pilot Point Early Childhood Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pilot Point El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 482
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 378
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 198
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~561 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Pilot Point El
How many students attend Pilot Point El?
Pilot Point El has 561 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pilot Point, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pilot Point El?
The student-teacher ratio at Pilot Point El is 15.2:1, which is 3% 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 Pilot Point El?
49.4% of students at Pilot Point El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pilot Point El?
The largest demographic group at Pilot Point El is Hispanic or Latino at 54.0% of enrollment, in Pilot Point, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pilot Point El?
Pilot Point El has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Pilot Point El rank among public schools in Pilot Point?
By Resource Investment Index, Pilot Point El ranks #3 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 El a good school?
Pilot Point El earns 44/100 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 Pilot Point Isd?
Besides Pilot Point El, Pilot Point Isd also operates Pilot Point H S (482 students), Pilot Point Selz Middle (378 students), and Pilot Point Early Childhood Center (198 students). See the Pilot Point Isd district page for the complete list.
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