- Enrollment
- 2,636
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Houston, TX
Spring Shadows El
Federal NCES profile for Spring Shadows El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 484110004695
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Spring Shadows El earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #85 of 114
- elementary schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 88.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Spring Shadows El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Spring Shadows El ranks #85 of 114 elementary schools in Houston, TX.
School address
District: Spring Branch Isd · Texas
NCES ID 484110004695 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-68 students YoY
Spring Shadows El shrank from 600 students in 2022-23 to 532 in 2023-24 (-11.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 42.7 → 37.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-68 students YoY 484110004695 · Houston, TX Elementary · MID · TRAD
600 enr · 14.3:1 · 88.7% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Memorial H S (2,636 students)
Spring Shadows El shrank from 600 students in 2022-23 to 532 in 2023-24 (-11.3%). Teacher FTE lost 42.7 → 37.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Spring Shadows El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Memorial H S
Memorial H S
2,636 students
- Northbrook H S
Northbrook H S
2,398 students
- Stratford H S
Stratford H S
2,394 students
- Spring Woods H
Spring Woods H S
2,020 students
- Memorial Middl
Memorial Middle
1,236 students
- This school 600
Spring Shadows El
600 students
What this shows Spring Shadows El reports 600 students on the CCD universe file.
How Spring Shadows El compares
Spring Shadows El is a shrinking 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.7% | ▲ 43% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 600 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
600
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 51% in Texas - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
35.7%
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
$12,599
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 600 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
23
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Spring Branch Isd reports $12,599 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Spring Shadows El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northbrook H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stratford H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spring Woods H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Memorial Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Spring Shadows El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,398
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 2,394
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 2,020
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,236
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~600 students)
Frequently asked questions about Spring Shadows El
How many students attend Spring Shadows El?
Spring Shadows El has 600 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Houston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 600 (2022-23) → 532 (2023-24), down 68.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spring Shadows El?
The student-teacher ratio at Spring Shadows El is 14.3:1, which is 3% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 9% 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 Spring Shadows El?
88.7% of students at Spring Shadows El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Spring Shadows El?
Spring Shadows El has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Spring Shadows El rank among elementary schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Spring Shadows El ranks #85 of 114 elementary schools in Houston, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Houston on the city page.
What other schools are in Spring Branch Isd?
Besides Spring Shadows El, Spring Branch Isd also operates Memorial H S (2,636 students), Northbrook H S (2,398 students), and Stratford H S (2,394 students). See the Spring Branch Isd district page for the complete list.