- Enrollment
- 482
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+31 students YoY
Pilot Point El grew from 516 students in 2022-23 to 547 in 2023-24 (+6.0%).
Teacher FTE added 37.9 → 42.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+31 students YoY 483492008199 · Pilot Point, TX Elementary · MID · TRAD
561 enr · 15.2:1 · 49.4% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Pilot Point H S (482 students)
Pilot Point El grew from 516 students in 2022-23 to 547 in 2023-24 (+6.0%). Teacher FTE added 37.9 → 42.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Pilot Point El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Pilot Point El
561 students
- Pilot Point H
Pilot Point H S
482 students
- Pilot Point Se
Pilot Point Selz Middle
378 students
- Pilot Point Ea 198
Pilot Point Early Childhood Center
198 students
What this shows Pilot Point El reports 561 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pilot Point El compares
Pilot Point El is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$12,295
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 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.
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
District finance for Pilot Point Isd reports $12,295 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 378
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 198
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~561 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 516 (2022-23) → 547 (2023-24), up 31.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.