- Enrollment
- 1,647
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Splendora, TX
Piney Woods El
Federal NCES profile for Piney Woods El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 484107011989
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Piney Woods El earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Splendora · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.9:1
- large classes for Texas
- 49.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Piney Woods El has class sizes larger than 95% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Piney Woods El ranks #1 of 3 schools in Splendora, TX.
School address
District: Splendora Isd · Texas
NCES ID 484107011989 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+212 students YoY
Piney Woods El grew from 534 students in 2022-23 to 746 in 2023-24 (+39.7%).
Teacher FTE added 38.1 → 50.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+212 students YoY 484107011989 · Splendora, TX Other · MID · TRAD
832 enr · 21.9:1 · 49.3% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Splendora H S (1,647 students)
Piney Woods El grew from 534 students in 2022-23 to 746 in 2023-24 (+39.7%). Teacher FTE added 38.1 → 50.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Piney Woods El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Splendora H S
Splendora H S
1,647 students
- Timber Lakes E
Timber Lakes El
947 students
- Splendora J H
Splendora J H
877 students
- This school
Piney Woods El
832 students
- Peach Creek El
Peach Creek El
692 students
- Greenleaf El
Greenleaf El
689 students
What this shows Piney Woods El reports 832 students on the CCD universe file.
How Piney Woods El compares
Piney Woods 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 | 21.9:1 | ▲ 49% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.3% | ▼ 20% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 832 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.9:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
832
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.3%
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
21.9:1
students per teacher
- 49% 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
14.2%
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
$11,860
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 832 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 46.6%
White 45.6%
African American 5.8%
Two or More 1.2%
Asian 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 46.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.1, Piney Woods El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Splendora Isd reports $11,860 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Piney Woods El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Splendora H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Timber Lakes El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Splendora J H | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Peach Creek El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Greenleaf El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Piney Woods El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 947
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 877
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 692
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 689
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~832 students)
Frequently asked questions about Piney Woods El
How many students attend Piney Woods El?
Piney Woods El has 832 students enrolled. It is a public school in Splendora, TX. CCD year-over-year: 534 (2022-23) → 746 (2023-24), up 212.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Piney Woods El?
The student-teacher ratio at Piney Woods El is 21.9:1, which is 49% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 39% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Piney Woods El?
49.3% of students at Piney Woods El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Piney Woods El?
The largest demographic group at Piney Woods El is Hispanic or Latino at 46.6% of enrollment, in Splendora, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Piney Woods El?
Piney Woods El has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Piney Woods El rank among schools in Splendora?
By Resource Investment Index, Piney Woods El ranks #1 of 3 schools in Splendora, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Splendora on the city page.
What other schools are in Splendora Isd?
Besides Piney Woods El, Splendora Isd also operates Splendora H S (1,647 students), Timber Lakes El (947 students), and Splendora J H (877 students). See the Splendora Isd district page for the complete list.