At a glance
Reported students
911
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
63.17
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas elementary enrollment
96th percentile
Compared with 4,659 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
816
Dogwood El: 911 reported students.
State peer staffing position
44th percentile
14.4:1 reported; state peer median 14.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 631
- Teachers (FTE)
- 50.48
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.5:1
What the reported data says about Dogwood El
Dogwood El is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in New Caney. It is one of 23 current school records connected to New Caney ISD. NCES reports 911 students for 2024–25.
Among 4,659 elementary schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 519 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 96th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.4:1, close to the Texas median of 14.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (82.3%) and White (14.6%). English learners represent 70.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Dogwood El
- 1How do the reported 14.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 63.17 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 70.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 84.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White14.6%
- Hispanic82.3%
- Black1.8%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in New Caney ISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Porter El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
931 reported students
Tavola El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
859 reported students
Sorters Mill El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
838 reported students
Oakley El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
816 reported students
Bens Branch El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
812 reported students
Robert Crippen El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
809 reported students
Public schools near Dogwood El
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tavola El Elementary · New Caney ISD | PK–05 | 859 | 2.5 mi |
| Peach Creek El Elementary · Splendora ISD | PK–05 | 692 | 4 mi |
| Greenleaf El Elementary · Splendora ISD | PK–05 | 689 | 4.1 mi |
| New Caney El Elementary · New Caney ISD | PK–05 | 787 | 4.1 mi |
| Cottonwood El Elementary · Cleveland ISD | PK–05 | 1,023 | 4.4 mi |
| Oakley El Elementary · New Caney ISD | PK–05 | 816 | 5.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Dogwood El
What grades does Dogwood El serve?
Dogwood El reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in New Caney ISD.
How many students attend Dogwood El?
Dogwood El reported 911 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 96th percentile among 4,659 Texas elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 631 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Dogwood El?
The calculated ratio is 14.4:1, based on 911 students and 63.17 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Texas median for the same school level is 14.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Dogwood El a public, charter, or magnet school?
Dogwood El is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on New Caney ISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Dogwood El students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
84.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Dogwood El in?
Dogwood El is part of New Caney ISD, based in New Caney, TX, which operates 23 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Dogwood El?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Tavola El (2.5 mi), Peach Creek El (4 mi), Greenleaf El (4.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.