- Enrollment
- 357
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Redwater, TX
Redwater El
Federal NCES profile for Redwater El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483675004108
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Redwater El earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Texas schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Redwater · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.8:1
- small classes for Texas
- 46.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Redwater El has class sizes smaller than 78% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Redwater El ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Redwater, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
Redwater El grew from 313 students in 2022-23 to 338 in 2023-24 (+8.0%).
Teacher FTE added 28.4 → 30.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+25 students YoY 483675004108 · Redwater, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
329 enr · 11.8:1 · 46.3% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Redwater H S (357 students)
Redwater El grew from 313 students in 2022-23 to 338 in 2023-24 (+8.0%). Teacher FTE added 28.4 → 30.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Redwater El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Redwater H S
Redwater H S
357 students
- This school
Redwater El
329 students
- Redwater Int
Redwater Int
251 students
- Redwater J H
Redwater J H
166 students
What this shows Redwater El reports 329 students on the CCD universe file.
How Redwater El compares
Redwater 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 | 11.8:1 | ▼ 20% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.3% | ▼ 25% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 329 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
329
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 22% in Texas - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,258
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 329 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%
Two or More 4.3%
African American 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 86.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.5, Redwater El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Redwater Isd reports $12,258 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Redwater El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redwater H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Redwater Int | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Redwater J H | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Redwater El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 251
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 166
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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 (~329 students)
Frequently asked questions about Redwater El
How many students attend Redwater El?
Redwater El has 329 students enrolled. It is a public school in Redwater, TX. CCD year-over-year: 313 (2022-23) → 338 (2023-24), up 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Redwater El?
The student-teacher ratio at Redwater El is 11.8:1, which is 20% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 25% 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 Redwater El?
46.3% of students at Redwater El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Redwater El?
The largest demographic group at Redwater El is White at 86.6% of enrollment, in Redwater, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Redwater El?
Redwater El has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Redwater El rank among public schools in Redwater?
By Resource Investment Index, Redwater El ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Redwater, 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 Redwater Isd?
Besides Redwater El, Redwater Isd also operates Redwater H S (357 students), Redwater Int (251 students), and Redwater J H (166 students). See the Redwater Isd district page for the complete list.