C W Cline Elementary

Summary:

C W Cline Elementary is a public elementary school in Friendswood, Texas, serving 801 students in grades PK-5 and part of the highly-ranked Friendswood Independent School District.

C W Cline Elementary consistently outperforms the state average on STAAR assessments, with 88.28% of 5th-graders proficient in Reading and 90.91% proficient in Mathematics, compared to state averages of 53.96% and 48.96% respectively. The school also has a diverse student population, with 19.98% Hispanic and 5.99% Asian students, higher than nearby schools like Darwin L Gilmore Elementary and Rustic Oak Elementary. Additionally, C W Cline has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 7.87%, compared to nearby schools ranging from 18.61% to 64.99%.

Despite having lower per-student spending than some nearby schools, such as Zue S Bales Intermediate and Westwood Elementary, C W Cline Elementary is able to achieve exceptional academic results, suggesting efficient resource allocation and effective use of available funds. This high-performing, diverse, and efficient elementary school serves as a model for others within the Friendswood Independent School District.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

1550 W Blvd
Friendswood, TX 77546

(281) 482-1201

District: Friendswood Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
346^th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,793

Students who attend C W Cline Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Friendswood J H
High:	Friendswood High School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.5

Number of students: 801

Racial breakdown:

White:

65.7%

Hispanic:

20.0%

Two or more races:

6.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 7.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details C W Cline Elementary ranks better than 92.6% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks last among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Friendswood Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 90.77. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details C W Cline Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Friendswood Independent School District (Isd). Racial makeup is: White (65.7%), Hispanic (20%), two or more races (6.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 7.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at C W Cline Elementary is 15.5. 2 elementary schools in the Friendswood Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare C W Cline Elementary employs 51.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at C W Cline Elementary is $8,793, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the Friendswood Independent School District (Isd)!

Schooldigger Rankings:

C W Cline Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Friendswood Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Friendswood Independent School District (Isd) 19^th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for C W Cline Elementary

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	90.77	346^th	4675	92.6%

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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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by a parent
Thursday, October 25, 2018

The majority of the teachers here are old and lazy. If you have a child that is extremely inquisitive or curious forget this. They have only a handful of young teachers here who actually want to work and appreciate smart kids whom require “extra” attention. Close Quote

Enrollment information for C W Cline Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	638	8	4	12	1	n/a	n/a	663
1989	646	9	8	17	0	n/a	n/a	680
1990	645	6	5	14	0	n/a	n/a	670
1991	723	6	6	17	0	n/a	n/a	752
1992	754	8	13	24	0	n/a	n/a	799
1993	791	12	16	20	0	n/a	n/a	839
1994	830	19	19	21	0	n/a	n/a	889
1995	833	6	17	46	5	n/a	n/a	907
1996	833	6	17	46	5	n/a	n/a	907
1997	850	4	18	53	11	n/a	n/a	936
1998	829	9	20	57	16	n/a	n/a	931
1999	863	11	17	65	17	n/a	n/a	973
2000	583	10	18	31	6	n/a	n/a	648
2001	575	12	23	41	3	n/a	n/a	654
2002	596	20	27	57	2	n/a	n/a	702
2003	596	20	27	57	2	n/a	n/a	702
2004	627	17	31	65	0	n/a	n/a	740
2005	683	14	32	62	0	n/a	n/a	791
2006	674	15	33	75	4	n/a	n/a	801
2007	686	20	39	97	5	n/a	n/a	847
2008	693	15	39	82	3	n/a	n/a	832
2009	668	24	45	94	1	n/a	n/a	832
2010	689	17	41	106	4	n/a	n/a	857
2011	642	15	38	109	1	1	29	835
2012	619	15	37	122	3	0	28	824
2013	662	17	37	123	5	0	27	871
2014	659	17	47	131	5	0	29	888
2015	688	17	47	126	5	0	29	912
2016	625	16	54	102	1	1	9	808
2017	610	15	67	113	1	3	13	822
2018	597	11	64	159	2	2	35	870
2019	497	7	55	136	0	3	40	738
2020	540	12	63	142	1	3	45	806
2021	525	12	53	127	2	1	53	773
2022	547	15	52	144	1	2	55	816
2023	526	15	48	160	1	2	49	801

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at C W Cline Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	663	34.0	19.5	n/a
1989	680	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	670	33.0	20.3	n/a
1991	752	33.0	22.7	n/a
1992	799	40.9	19.5	3.5
1993	839	41.0	20.5	3.7
1994	889	43.0	20.7	2
1995	907	48.7	18.6	3
1996	907	48.7	18.6	3
1997	936	46.0	20.3	2
1998	931	46.5	20.0	2.7
1999	973	48.5	20.1	3.2
2000	648	39.0	16.6	1.7
2001	654	38.8	16.9	2.1
2002	702	38.2	18.4	3.4
2003	702	38.2	18.4	3.4
2004	740	45.2	16.4	3.2
2005	791	48.4	16.3	2.8
2006	801	48.5	16.5	4.4
2007	847	49.5	17.1	4.7
2008	832	51.9	16.0	3.8
2009	832	51.3	16.2	6
2010	857	54.1	15.8	6.3
2011	835	53.2	15.6	6
2012	824	49.5	16.6	6.9
2013	871	49.5	17.5	4.7
2014	888	52.5	16.9	7.4
2015	912	57.0	16.0	5.4
2016	808	51.0	15.8	4.1
2017	822	50.6	16.2	5
2018	870	53.6	16.2	8.5
2019	738	47.6	15.4	6.6
2020	806	47.5	16.9	7.2
2021	773	51.2	15.0	6.5
2022	816	51.5	15.8	7.7
2023	801	51.4	15.5	7.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio C W Cline Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	663	34.0	19.5	n/a
1989	680	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	670	33.0	20.3	n/a
1991	752	33.0	22.7	n/a
1992	799	40.9	19.5	3.5
1993	839	41.0	20.5	3.7
1994	889	43.0	20.7	2
1995	907	48.7	18.6	3
1996	907	48.7	18.6	3
1997	936	46.0	20.3	2
1998	931	46.5	20.0	2.7
1999	973	48.5	20.1	3.2
2000	648	39.0	16.6	1.7
2001	654	38.8	16.9	2.1
2002	702	38.2	18.4	3.4
2003	702	38.2	18.4	3.4
2004	740	45.2	16.4	3.2
2005	791	48.4	16.3	2.8
2006	801	48.5	16.5	4.4
2007	847	49.5	17.1	4.7
2008	832	51.9	16.0	3.8
2009	832	51.3	16.2	6
2010	857	54.1	15.8	6.3
2011	835	53.2	15.6	6
2012	824	49.5	16.6	6.9
2013	871	49.5	17.5	4.7
2014	888	52.5	16.9	7.4
2015	912	57.0	16.0	5.4
2016	808	51.0	15.8	4.1
2017	822	50.6	16.2	5
2018	870	53.6	16.2	8.5
2019	738	47.6	15.4	6.6
2020	806	47.5	16.9	7.2
2021	773	51.2	15.0	6.5
2022	816	51.5	15.8	7.7
2023	801	51.4	15.5	7.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for C W Cline Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$350 (4.2%)	$7,947 (95.8%)	$8,297
2020	$312 (3.9%)	$7,616 (96.1%)	$7,928
2021	$443 (5.0%)	$8,350 (95.0%)	$8,793

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on C W Cline Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (C W Cline Elementary)	63	68	5%
3rd Grade Reading (Friendswood Independent School District (Isd))	63	73	10%
3rd Grade Reading (Texas)	44	50	6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (C W Cline Elementary)	72	52	20%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Friendswood Independent School District (Isd))	62	63	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)	48	43	5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	738	801	8.5%
African American	7	15	114.3%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	55	48	12.7%
Hispanic	136	160	17.6%
Pacific Islander	3	2	33.3%
White	497	526	5.8%
Two or More Races	40	49	22.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	6.6%	7.9%	1.2%

Schools Near C W Cline Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR Spanish Reading (2024)			STAAR Spanish Mathematics (2024)			STAAR Spanish Science (2024)	STAAR Reading (2024)			STAAR Mathematics (2024)			STAAR Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR Spanish Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Spanish Science 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
C W Cline Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1550 W Blvd	Friendswood	77546	Galveston County	Friendswood Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(281) 482-1201	801	51	15.5	7.9%	526 (65.7%)	15 (1.9%)	160 (20.0%)	48 (6.0%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	49 (6.1%)	90.8	346^th of 4675 public elementary schools	92.6%					(n/a)								65.7	79.9	88.3	49.4	70.5	90.9	53.8	$8,793	$443	$8,350
Wedgewood Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4000 Friendswood Link Rd	Friendswood	77546	Galveston County	Clear Creek Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 284-5700	660	46	14.5	56.2%	286 (43.3%)	56 (8.5%)	257 (38.9%)	19 (2.9%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (6.1%)	45.5	2452^nd of 4675 public elementary schools	47.6%		45.7	2423^rd of 4647 public elementary schools	47.9%	29								53.9	54.6	46.5	35.6	35.4	41.2	16.5	$10,045	$797	$9,248
Westwood Elementary	Public	PK, KG-2	506 W Edgewood	Friendswood	77546	Galveston County	Friendswood Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 482-3341	637	42	15.0	19.5%	415 (65.1%)	11 (1.7%)	139 (21.8%)	33 (5.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	37 (5.8%)								(n/a)															$10,075	$1,102	$8,973
Zue S Bales Intermediate	Public	3-5	211 Stadium Ln	Friendswood	77546	Galveston County	Friendswood Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 482-8255	677	43	15.9	18.6%	441 (65.1%)	9 (1.3%)	180 (26.6%)	22 (3.2%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	23 (3.4%)	92.7	271^st of 4675 public elementary schools	94.2%		88.9	418^th of 4647 public elementary schools	91.0%	147								74.9	73.0	74.9	67.8	76.7	70.1	49.5	$10,399	$845	$9,555
P H Greene Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2903 Friendswood Link Rd	Webster	77598	Harris County	Clear Creek Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 284-5000	597	41	14.5	65.0%	173 (29.0%)	99 (16.6%)	226 (37.9%)	69 (11.6%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (4.7%)	52.6	1993^rd of 4675 public elementary schools	57.4%		52.8	2020^th of 4647 public elementary schools	56.5%	27								44.6	52.2	70.0	33.7	33.3	50.0	26.3	$10,478	$798	$9,679
Windsong Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2100 W Parkwood	Friendswood	77546	Galveston County	Friendswood Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(281) 482-0111	651	42	15.3	7.5%	428 (65.7%)	9 (1.4%)	123 (18.9%)	51 (7.8%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	38 (5.8%)	93.2	250^th of 4675 public elementary schools	94.7%		96.6	108^th of 4647 public elementary schools	97.7%	142								71.0	78.2	77.2	64.9	74.4	80.7	44.8	$9,573	$640	$8,934
C D Landolt Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2104 Pilgrims Point	Friendswood	77546	Galveston County	Clear Creek Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 284-5200	734	46	15.9	53.5%	190 (25.9%)	36 (4.9%)	422 (57.5%)	48 (6.5%)	2 (0.3%)	3 (0.4%)	33 (4.5%)	76.1	890^th of 4675 public elementary schools	81.0%		75.7	931^st of 4647 public elementary schools	80.0%	41	32.0	46.7	78.6	52.2	40.0	33.3	14.3	57.0	65.6	64.5	45.1	64.2	63.6	32.7	$9,347	$782	$8,565
Rustic Oak Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	1302 Rustic Ln	Pearland	77581	Brazoria County	Pearland Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(281) 482-5400	674	41	16.4	31.2%	320 (47.5%)	49 (7.3%)	224 (33.2%)	49 (7.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (4.7%)	86.1	530^th of 4675 public elementary schools	88.7%		87.5	467^th of 4647 public elementary schools	90.0%	63								62.5	74.0		52.2	74.0			$9,356	$1,042	$8,314
Campbell Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6605 W League City Pkwy	League City	77573	Galveston County	Clear Creek Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(281) 284-6600	727	47	15.5	19.3%	385 (53.0%)	55 (7.6%)	184 (25.3%)	67 (9.2%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.4%)	32 (4.4%)	80.8	718^th of 4675 public elementary schools	84.6%		77.2	873^rd of 4647 public elementary schools	81.2%	155								64.5	69.6	73.6	57.6	62.7	62.4	26.6	$9,149	$296	$8,853
Walter Hall Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5931 Meadowside	League City	77573	Galveston County	Clear Creek Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(281) 284-5300	515	32	16.1	28.0%	297 (57.7%)	25 (4.9%)	135 (26.2%)	30 (5.8%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	26 (5.0%)	82.9	653^rd of 4675 public elementary schools	86.0%		83.3	633^rd of 4647 public elementary schools	86.4%	20								76.8	72.9	75.3	59.8	64.7	49.5	35.8	$9,382	$602	$8,779

Frequently Asked Questions about C W Cline Elementary

What district is C W Cline Elementary in?

Friendswood Independent School District (Isd)

How many students attend C W Cline Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 801 students attended C W Cline Elementary.

What schools do graduates of C W Cline Elementary attend?

Students who attend C W Cline Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Friendswood J H
High : Friendswood High School

Is C W Cline Elementary a good school?

Yes. C W Cline Elementary ranks in the top 7.4% of Texas elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of C W Cline Elementary?

Students at C W Cline Elementary are 66% White, 20% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 6% Asian, 2% African American.

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