- Enrollment
- 2,668
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Friendswood, TX
Wedgewood El
Federal NCES profile for Wedgewood El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481428004066
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wedgewood El earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Friendswood · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 50.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Wedgewood El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wedgewood El ranks #4 of 4 schools in Friendswood, TX.
School address
District: Clear Creek Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481428004066 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
Wedgewood El shrank from 660 students in 2022-23 to 627 in 2023-24 (-5.0%).
Teacher FTE held 45.5 → 45.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-33 students YoY 481428004066 · Friendswood, TX Other · MID · TRAD
637 enr · 14.2:1 · 50.0% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Clear Springs H S (2,668 students)
Wedgewood El shrank from 660 students in 2022-23 to 627 in 2023-24 (-5.0%). Teacher FTE held 45.5 → 45.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Wedgewood El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Clear Springs
Clear Springs H S
2,668 students
- Clear Falls H
Clear Falls H S
2,508 students
- Clear Lake H S
Clear Lake H S
2,500 students
- Clear Creek H
Clear Creek H S
2,469 students
- Clear Brook H
Clear Brook H S
2,303 students
- This school 637
Wedgewood El
637 students
What this shows Wedgewood El reports 637 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wedgewood El compares
Wedgewood 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 | 14.2:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.0% | ▼ 19% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 637 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
637
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 50% in Texas - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.0%
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
$10,214
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 637 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 45.7%
White 36.6%
African American 9.7%
Two or More 5.8%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 45.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.4, Wedgewood El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Clear Creek Isd reports $10,214 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wedgewood El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clear Springs H S | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clear Falls H S | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clear Lake H S | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clear Creek H S | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clear Brook H S | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wedgewood El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,508
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,500
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,469
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,303
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- 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 (~637 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wedgewood El
How many students attend Wedgewood El?
Wedgewood El has 637 students enrolled. It is a public school in Friendswood, TX. CCD year-over-year: 660 (2022-23) → 627 (2023-24), down 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wedgewood El?
The student-teacher ratio at Wedgewood El is 14.2:1, which is 3% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 10% 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 Wedgewood El?
50.0% of students at Wedgewood El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wedgewood El?
The largest demographic group at Wedgewood El is Hispanic or Latino at 45.7% of enrollment, in Friendswood, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wedgewood El?
Wedgewood El has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Wedgewood El rank among schools in Friendswood?
By Resource Investment Index, Wedgewood El ranks #4 of 4 schools in Friendswood, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Friendswood on the city page.
What other schools are in Clear Creek Isd?
Besides Wedgewood El, Clear Creek Isd also operates Clear Springs H S (2,668 students), Clear Falls H S (2,508 students), and Clear Lake H S (2,500 students). See the Clear Creek Isd district page for the complete list.