- Enrollment
- 1,720
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Port Neches, TX
Woodcrest El
Federal NCES profile for Woodcrest El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 483543004024
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Woodcrest El earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Port Neches · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 47.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Woodcrest El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Woodcrest El ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Port Neches, TX.
School address
District: Port Neches-Groves Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483543004024 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD campus card
311 on latest CCD 483543004024 · Port Neches, TX Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
311 enr · 14.1:1 · 47.6% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Port Neches-Groves H S (1,720 students)
Resource Investment Index #2 of 3 elementary schools in Port Neches. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Woodcrest El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Port Neches-Gr
Port Neches-Groves H S
1,720 students
- Groves Middle 647
Groves Middle
647 students
- Port Neches Mi 575
Port Neches Middle
575 students
- Ridgewood El 431
Ridgewood El
431 students
- Taft El 414
Taft El
414 students
- This school 311
Woodcrest El
311 students
What this shows Woodcrest El reports 311 students on the CCD universe file.
How Woodcrest El compares
Woodcrest El vs Texas and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▼ 4% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.6% | ▼ 23% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 311 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
311
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 49% in Texas - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,533
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 311 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Port Neches-Groves Isd reports $11,533 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Woodcrest El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port Neches-Groves H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Groves Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Port Neches Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ridgewood El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Taft El | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Woodcrest El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 647
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 575
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 414
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~311 students)
Frequently asked questions about Woodcrest El
How many students attend Woodcrest El?
Woodcrest El has 311 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Port Neches, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Woodcrest El?
The student-teacher ratio at Woodcrest El is 14.1:1, which is 4% 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 Woodcrest El?
47.6% of students at Woodcrest El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Woodcrest El?
Woodcrest El has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Woodcrest El rank among elementary schools in Port Neches?
By Resource Investment Index, Woodcrest El ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Port Neches, 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 Port Neches on the city page.
What other schools are in Port Neches-Groves Isd?
Besides Woodcrest El, Port Neches-Groves Isd also operates Port Neches-Groves H S (1,720 students), Groves Middle (647 students), and Port Neches Middle (575 students). See the Port Neches-Groves Isd district page for the complete list.