- Enrollment
- 2,014
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Friendswood, TX
Windsong Int
Federal NCES profile for Windsong Int, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 481995008216
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Windsong Int earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #3 of 11
- public schools in Friendswood · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 6.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Windsong Int has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Windsong Int ranks #3 of 11 public schools in Friendswood, TX.
School address
District: Friendswood Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481995008216 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Windsong Int held near 657 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 42.4 → 40.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 481995008216 · Friendswood, TX Elementary · MID · TRAD
607 enr · 14.5:1 · 6.8% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Friendswood H S (2,014 students)
Windsong Int held near 657 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 42.4 → 40.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Windsong Int in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Friendswood H
Friendswood H S
2,014 students
- Friendswood J
Friendswood J H
1,530 students
- C W Cline El
C W Cline El
906 students
- Zue S Bales In 640
Zue S Bales Int
640 students
- This school 607
Windsong Int
607 students
- Westwood El 497
Westwood El
497 students
What this shows Windsong Int reports 607 students on the CCD universe file.
How Windsong Int compares
Windsong Int 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 | 14.5:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.8% | ▼ 89% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 607 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
607
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
6.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 89% 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
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 53% in Texas - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
8.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$10,559
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 607 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 62.8%
Hispanic or Latino 22.9%
Asian 5.8%
Two or More 5.4%
African American 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 62.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.6, Windsong Int is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Friendswood Isd reports $10,559 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Windsong Int Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friendswood H S | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Friendswood J H | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| C W Cline El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Zue S Bales Int | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Westwood El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Windsong Int's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,530
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 906
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 640
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 497
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~607 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Windsong Int
How many students attend Windsong Int?
Windsong Int has 607 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Friendswood, TX. CCD year-over-year: 651 (2022-23) → 657 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Windsong Int?
The student-teacher ratio at Windsong Int is 14.5:1, which is 1% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 8% 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 Windsong Int?
6.8% of students at Windsong Int are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Windsong Int?
The largest demographic group at Windsong Int is White at 62.8% of enrollment, in Friendswood, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Windsong Int?
Windsong Int 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 Windsong Int rank among public schools in Friendswood?
By Resource Investment Index, Windsong Int ranks #3 of 11 public 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 public schools in Friendswood on the city page.
What other schools are in Friendswood Isd?
Besides Windsong Int, Friendswood Isd also operates Friendswood H S (2,014 students), Friendswood J H (1,530 students), and C W Cline El (906 students). See the Friendswood Isd district page for the complete list.