- Enrollment
- 357
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Redwater, TX
Redwater Int
Federal NCES profile for Redwater Int, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 483675008123
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Redwater Int earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Redwater · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 53.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Redwater Int has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Redwater Int ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Redwater, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
Redwater Int grew from 227 students in 2022-23 to 251 in 2023-24 (+10.6%).
Teacher FTE added 18.7 → 19.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+24 students YoY 483675008123 · Redwater, TX Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
251 enr · 13.9:1 · 53.7% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Redwater H S (357 students)
Redwater Int grew from 227 students in 2022-23 to 251 in 2023-24 (+10.6%). Teacher FTE added 18.7 → 19.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Redwater Int in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Redwater H S
Redwater H S
357 students
- Redwater El
Redwater El
329 students
- This school
Redwater Int
251 students
- Redwater J H
Redwater J H
166 students
What this shows Redwater Int reports 251 students on the CCD universe file.
How Redwater Int compares
Redwater Int 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 | 13.9:1 | ▼ 5% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.7% | ▼ 13% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 251 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
251
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 46% in Texas - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.3%
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 251 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
25
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.1%
African American 4.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%
Two or More 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 86.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.3, Redwater Int 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 Int Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redwater H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Redwater El | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Redwater J H | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Redwater Int's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 329
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 166
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~251 students)
Frequently asked questions about Redwater Int
How many students attend Redwater Int?
Redwater Int has 251 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Redwater, TX. CCD year-over-year: 227 (2022-23) → 251 (2023-24), up 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Redwater Int?
The student-teacher ratio at Redwater Int is 13.9:1, which is 5% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 11% 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 Int?
53.7% of students at Redwater Int are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Redwater Int?
The largest demographic group at Redwater Int is White at 86.1% of enrollment, in Redwater, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Redwater Int?
Redwater Int has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Int rank among public schools in Redwater?
By Resource Investment Index, Redwater Int ranks #3 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 Int, Redwater Isd also operates Redwater H S (357 students), Redwater El (329 students), and Redwater J H (166 students). See the Redwater Isd district page for the complete list.