- Enrollment
- 3,707
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cypress, TX
Postma El
Federal NCES profile for Postma El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481611011257
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Postma El earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #1 of 17
- schools in Cypress · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.9:1
- small classes for Texas
- 38.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Postma El has class sizes smaller than 85% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Postma El ranks #1 of 17 schools in Cypress, TX.
School address
District: Cypress-Fairbanks Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481611011257 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-87 students YoY
Postma El shrank from 1,247 students in 2022-23 to 1,160 in 2023-24 (-7.0%).
Teacher FTE added 69.5 → 71.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-87 students YoY 481611011257 · Cypress, TX Other · MID · TRAD
753 enr · 10.9:1 · 38.3% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Bridgeland H S (3,707 students)
Postma El shrank from 1,247 students in 2022-23 to 1,160 in 2023-24 (-7.0%). Teacher FTE added 69.5 → 71.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Postma El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bridgeland H S
Bridgeland H S
3,707 students
- Cypress Woods
Cypress Woods H S
3,469 students
- Cypress Ranch
Cypress Ranch H S
3,463 students
- Jersey Village
Jersey Village H S
3,323 students
- Cypress Creek
Cypress Creek H S
3,222 students
- This school 753
Postma El
753 students
What this shows Postma El reports 753 students on the CCD universe file.
How Postma El compares
Postma El is a shrinking 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 | 10.9:1 | ▼ 26% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.3% | ▼ 38% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 753 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.9:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
753
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.9:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 15% in Texas - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.1%
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
$10,693
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 377 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
26
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 31.2%
African American 26.0%
White 20.7%
Asian 16.3%
Two or More 5.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 31.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 76.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 76.3, Postma El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cypress-Fairbanks Isd reports $10,693 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Postma El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeland H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cypress Woods H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cypress Ranch H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jersey Village H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cypress Creek H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Postma El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,469
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 3,463
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 3,323
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 3,222
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~753 students)
Frequently asked questions about Postma El
How many students attend Postma El?
Postma El has 753 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cypress, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,247 (2022-23) → 1,160 (2023-24), down 87.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Postma El?
The student-teacher ratio at Postma El is 10.9:1, which is 26% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 31% 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 Postma El?
38.3% of students at Postma El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Postma El?
The largest demographic group at Postma El is Hispanic or Latino at 31.2% of enrollment, in Cypress, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 76.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Postma El?
Postma El has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher 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 Postma El rank among schools in Cypress?
By Resource Investment Index, Postma El ranks #1 of 17 schools in Cypress, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Cypress on the city page.
What other schools are in Cypress-Fairbanks Isd?
Besides Postma El, Cypress-Fairbanks Isd also operates Bridgeland H S (3,707 students), Cypress Woods H S (3,469 students), and Cypress Ranch H S (3,463 students). See the Cypress-Fairbanks Isd district page for the complete list.