- Enrollment
- 5,252
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · The Woodlands, TX
Powell El
Federal NCES profile for Powell El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481500007046
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Powell El earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #11 of 15
- schools in The Woodlands · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.3:1
- large classes for Texas
- 19.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Powell El has class sizes larger than 74% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Powell El ranks #11 of 15 schools in The Woodlands, TX.
School address
District: Conroe Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481500007046 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Powell El held near 876 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 51.8 → 56.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 481500007046 · The Woodlands, TX Other · MID · TRAD
830 enr · 16.3:1 · 19.8% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Conroe H S (5,252 students)
Powell El held near 876 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 51.8 → 56.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Powell El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Conroe H S
Conroe H S
5,252 students
- The Woodlands
The Woodlands H S
4,444 students
- Grand Oaks H S
Grand Oaks H S
3,836 students
- College Park H
College Park H S
3,313 students
- Caney Creek H
Caney Creek H S
2,783 students
- This school 830
Powell El
830 students
What this shows Powell El reports 830 students on the CCD universe file.
How Powell El compares
Powell 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 | 16.3:1 | ▲ 11% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.8% | ▼ 68% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 830 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
830
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% 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
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 74% in Texas - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.6%
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
$10,349
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 830 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 51.1%
Hispanic or Latino 23.4%
Asian 13.3%
Two or More 6.5%
African American 5.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 51.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.9, Powell El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Conroe Isd reports $10,349 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Powell El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conroe H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| The Woodlands H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grand Oaks H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| College Park H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Caney Creek H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Powell El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 4,444
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 3,836
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 3,313
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 2,783
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~830 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Powell El
How many students attend Powell El?
Powell El has 830 students enrolled. It is a public school in The Woodlands, TX. CCD year-over-year: 890 (2022-23) → 876 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Powell El?
The student-teacher ratio at Powell El is 16.3:1, which is 11% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Powell El?
19.8% of students at Powell El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Powell El?
The largest demographic group at Powell El is White at 51.1% of enrollment, in The Woodlands, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Powell El?
Powell El has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Powell El rank among schools in The Woodlands?
By Resource Investment Index, Powell El ranks #11 of 15 schools in The Woodlands, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in The Woodlands on the city page.
What other schools are in Conroe Isd?
Besides Powell El, Conroe Isd also operates Conroe H S (5,252 students), The Woodlands H S (4,444 students), and Grand Oaks H S (3,836 students). See the Conroe Isd district page for the complete list.