- Enrollment
- 3,707
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cypress, TX
Wells El
Federal NCES profile for Wells El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481611013441
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wells El earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #3 of 17
- schools in Cypress · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18:1
- large classes for Texas
- 11.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Wells El has class sizes larger than 86% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wells El ranks #3 of 17 schools in Cypress, TX.
School address
District: Cypress-Fairbanks Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481611013441 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+226 students YoY
Wells El grew from 1,108 students in 2022-23 to 1,334 in 2023-24 (+20.4%).
Teacher FTE added 63.8 → 68.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+226 students YoY 481611013441 · Cypress, TX Other · MID · TRAD
1,133 enr · 18:1 · 11.4% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Bridgeland H S (3,707 students)
Wells El grew from 1,108 students in 2022-23 to 1,334 in 2023-24 (+20.4%). Teacher FTE added 63.8 → 68.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Wells El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bridgeland H S
Bridgeland H S
3,707 students
- Cypress Woods
Cypress Woods H S
3,469 students
- Cypress Ranch
Cypress Ranch H S
3,463 students
- Jersey Village
Jersey Village H S
3,323 students
- Cypress Creek
Cypress Creek H S
3,222 students
- This school 1,133
Wells El
1,133 students
What this shows Wells El reports 1,133 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wells El compares
Wells El 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 | 18:1 | ▲ 22% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.4% | ▼ 82% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,133 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,133
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 82% 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
18:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 86% in Texas - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$10,693
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 378 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 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
White 34.4%
Asian 26.9%
Hispanic or Latino 21.5%
African American 10.8%
Two or More 6.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 34.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.8, Wells El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cypress-Fairbanks Isd reports $10,693 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wells El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeland H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cypress Woods H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cypress Ranch H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jersey Village H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cypress Creek H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wells El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,469
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 3,463
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 3,323
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 3,222
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~1,133 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wells El
How many students attend Wells El?
Wells El has 1,133 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cypress, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,108 (2022-23) → 1,334 (2023-24), up 226.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wells El?
The student-teacher ratio at Wells El is 18:1, which is 22% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wells El?
11.4% of students at Wells El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wells El?
The largest demographic group at Wells El is White at 34.4% of enrollment, in Cypress, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wells El?
Wells El has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Wells El rank among schools in Cypress?
By Resource Investment Index, Wells El ranks #3 of 17 schools in Cypress, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Cypress on the city page.
What other schools are in Cypress-Fairbanks Isd?
Besides Wells El, Cypress-Fairbanks Isd also operates Bridgeland H S (3,707 students), Cypress Woods H S (3,469 students), and Cypress Ranch H S (3,463 students). See the Cypress-Fairbanks Isd district page for the complete list.