- Enrollment
- 3,707
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cypress, TX
Woodard El
Federal NCES profile for Woodard El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481611012935
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 1
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Woodard El earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #6 of 17
- schools in Cypress · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 44.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Woodard El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Woodard El ranks #6 of 17 schools in Cypress, TX.
School address
District: Cypress-Fairbanks Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481611012935 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Woodard El held near 1,060 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 66.8 → 67.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 481611012935 · Cypress, TX Other · MID · TRAD
990 enr · 15:1 · 44.3% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Bridgeland H S (3,707 students)
Woodard El held near 1,060 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 66.8 → 67.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Woodard 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 990
Woodard El
990 students
What this shows Woodard El reports 990 students on the CCD universe file.
How Woodard El compares
Woodard 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 | 15:1 | ▲ 2% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.3% | ▼ 28% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 990 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
990
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
15:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 59% in Texas - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.7%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 495 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 36.0%
White 20.9%
Asian 20.3%
African American 17.4%
Two or More 5.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 36.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.3, Woodard 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 Woodard El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeland H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cypress Woods H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cypress Ranch H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jersey Village H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cypress Creek H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Woodard 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 (~990 students)
Frequently asked questions about Woodard El
How many students attend Woodard El?
Woodard El has 990 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cypress, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,056 (2022-23) → 1,060 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Woodard El?
The student-teacher ratio at Woodard El is 15:1, which is 2% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Woodard El?
44.3% of students at Woodard El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Woodard El?
The largest demographic group at Woodard El is Hispanic or Latino at 36.0% of enrollment, in Cypress, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Woodard El?
Woodard El has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Woodard El rank among schools in Cypress?
By Resource Investment Index, Woodard El ranks #6 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 Woodard 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.