- Enrollment
- 3,922
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Spring, TX
Zwink El
Federal NCES profile for Zwink El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482574012662
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Zwink El earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #5 of 25
- schools in Spring · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 50.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Zwink El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Zwink El ranks #5 of 25 schools in Spring, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-35 students YoY
Zwink El held near 913 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-35 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 64.5 → 66.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-35 students YoY 482574012662 · Spring, TX Other · MID · TRAD
840 enr · 13.1:1 · 50.7% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Klein Cain H S (3,922 students)
Zwink El held near 913 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-35 headcount). Teacher FTE added 64.5 → 66.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Zwink El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Klein Cain H S
Klein Cain H S
3,922 students
- Klein Oak H S
Klein Oak H S
3,766 students
- Klein Forest H
Klein Forest H S
3,418 students
- Klein H S
Klein H S
3,366 students
- Klein Collins
Klein Collins H S
3,360 students
- This school 840
Zwink El
840 students
What this shows Zwink El reports 840 students on the CCD universe file.
How Zwink El compares
Zwink 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 11% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.7% | ▼ 18% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 840 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
840
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 35% in Texas - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,719
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 840 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 55.0%
African American 19.0%
White 18.8%
Asian 3.9%
Two or More 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 55.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.4, Zwink El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Klein Isd reports $10,719 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Zwink El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Klein Cain H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Klein Oak H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Klein Forest H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Klein H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Klein Collins H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Zwink El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,766
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 3,418
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 3,366
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 3,360
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~840 students)
Frequently asked questions about Zwink El
How many students attend Zwink El?
Zwink El has 840 students enrolled. It is a public school in Spring, TX. CCD year-over-year: 948 (2022-23) → 913 (2023-24), nearly flat (-35).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Zwink El?
The student-teacher ratio at Zwink El is 13.1:1, which is 11% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 17% 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 Zwink El?
50.7% of students at Zwink El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Zwink El?
The largest demographic group at Zwink El is Hispanic or Latino at 55.0% of enrollment, in Spring, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Zwink El?
Zwink El has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Zwink El rank among schools in Spring?
By Resource Investment Index, Zwink El ranks #5 of 25 schools in Spring, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Spring on the city page.
What other schools are in Klein Isd?
Besides Zwink El, Klein Isd also operates Klein Cain H S (3,922 students), Klein Oak H S (3,766 students), and Klein Forest H S (3,418 students). See the Klein Isd district page for the complete list.