Enrollment
251
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.9:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
53.7%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Redwater Int compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Redwater Int
Redwater Int is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Redwater, Texas, enrolling 251 students.
At 13.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Texas median, within a few percentage points of the 14.7:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 53.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 251 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 703 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #388.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 25/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 251 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Redwater Isd also operates Redwater H S (357 students) and Redwater El (329 students) alongside Redwater Int.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Redwater Int compares
Redwater Int on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,413
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Redwater Isd, which includes Redwater Int.
$11,413
Per student
-16%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.6%
State 65.3%
Federal 8.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 357
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 329
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 166
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~251 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Redwater on the city page.
Is Redwater Int a good school?
Redwater Int earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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