- Enrollment
- 3,412
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pearland, TX
Silvercrest El
Federal NCES profile for Silvercrest El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483444009143
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 92
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Silvercrest El earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #4 of 16
- schools in Pearland · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.5:1
- large classes for Texas
- 8.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Silvercrest El has class sizes larger than 88% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Silvercrest El ranks #4 of 16 schools in Pearland, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Silvercrest El held near 653 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 38.1 → 39.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 483444009143 · Pearland, TX Other · MID · TRAD
704 enr · 18.5:1 · 8.2% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Pearland H S (3,412 students)
Silvercrest El held near 653 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 38.1 → 39.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Silvercrest El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pearland H S
Pearland H S
3,412 students
- Glenda Dawson
Glenda Dawson H S
2,569 students
- Robert Turner 1,128
Robert Turner College and Career H S
1,128 students
- Pearland J H W 941
Pearland J H West
941 students
- Leon H Sablatu 878
Leon H Sablatura Middle
878 students
- This school 704
Silvercrest El
704 students
What this shows Silvercrest El reports 704 students on the CCD universe file.
How Silvercrest El compares
Silvercrest 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 | 18.5:1 | ▲ 26% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.2% | ▼ 87% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 704 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.5:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
704
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
8.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 87% 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
18.5:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 88% in Texas - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
3.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$9,797
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 704 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 40.6%
White 25.0%
Hispanic or Latino 16.2%
African American 11.2%
Two or More 6.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Asian at 40.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.0, Silvercrest El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pearland Isd reports $9,797 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Silvercrest El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pearland H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Glenda Dawson H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Robert Turner College and Career H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pearland J H West | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Leon H Sablatura Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Silvercrest El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,569
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,128
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 941
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 878
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- 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 (~704 students)
Frequently asked questions about Silvercrest El
How many students attend Silvercrest El?
Silvercrest El has 704 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pearland, TX. CCD year-over-year: 659 (2022-23) → 653 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Silvercrest El?
The student-teacher ratio at Silvercrest El is 18.5:1, which is 26% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Silvercrest El?
8.2% of students at Silvercrest El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Silvercrest El?
The largest demographic group at Silvercrest El is Asian at 40.6% of enrollment, in Pearland, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Silvercrest El?
Silvercrest El has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Silvercrest El rank among schools in Pearland?
By Resource Investment Index, Silvercrest El ranks #4 of 16 schools in Pearland, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Pearland on the city page.
What other schools are in Pearland Isd?
Besides Silvercrest El, Pearland Isd also operates Pearland H S (3,412 students), Glenda Dawson H S (2,569 students), and Robert Turner College and Career H S (1,128 students). See the Pearland Isd district page for the complete list.