- Enrollment
- 2,766
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Manvel, TX
Pomona El
Federal NCES profile for Pomona El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480809013513
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 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
Pomona El earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Manvel · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 22.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Pomona El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pomona El ranks #1 of 3 schools in Manvel, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Pomona El held near 782 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 51.3 → 50.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-24 students YoY 480809013513 · Manvel, TX Other · MID · TRAD
721 enr · 14.1:1 · 22.7% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Alvin H S (2,766 students)
Pomona El held near 782 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 51.3 → 50.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Pomona El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Alvin H S
Alvin H S
2,766 students
- Shadow Creek H
Shadow Creek H S
2,599 students
- Manvel H S
Manvel H S
2,238 students
- Iowa Colony H
Iowa Colony H S
1,781 students
- Dr Ronald E Mc 1,034
Dr Ronald E Mcnair J H
1,034 students
- This school 721
Pomona El
721 students
What this shows Pomona El reports 721 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pomona El compares
Pomona 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 | 14.1:1 | ▼ 4% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.7% | ▼ 63% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 721 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
721
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 49% in Texas - lower ratio than 51% 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
$10,984
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 721 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 38.0%
Asian 19.8%
White 18.2%
Hispanic or Latino 17.3%
Two or More 6.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 38.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.9, Pomona El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Alvin Isd reports $10,984 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pomona El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alvin H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shadow Creek H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Manvel H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Iowa Colony H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dr Ronald E Mcnair J H | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pomona El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,599
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 2,238
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,781
- Students per teacher
- 27.4:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
- Enrollment
- 1,034
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~721 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pomona El
How many students attend Pomona El?
Pomona El has 721 students enrolled. It is a public school in Manvel, TX. CCD year-over-year: 806 (2022-23) → 782 (2023-24), nearly flat (-24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pomona El?
The student-teacher ratio at Pomona El is 14.1:1, which is 4% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 10% 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 Pomona El?
22.7% of students at Pomona El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pomona El?
The largest demographic group at Pomona El is African American at 38.0% of enrollment, in Manvel, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pomona El?
Pomona El has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Pomona El rank among schools in Manvel?
By Resource Investment Index, Pomona El ranks #1 of 3 schools in Manvel, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Manvel on the city page.
What other schools are in Alvin Isd?
Besides Pomona El, Alvin Isd also operates Alvin H S (2,766 students), Shadow Creek H S (2,599 students), and Manvel H S (2,238 students). See the Alvin Isd district page for the complete list.