C W CLINE EL

906 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

C.W. Cline Elementary is a public school located in Friendswood, Texas, serving students in the Friendswood Independent School District (FISD). It is widely recognized for its strong academic performance and its supportive, community-oriented atmosphere. As a foundational school within the district, Cline Elementary focuses on cultivating a positive learning environment where students are encouraged to grow not only academically but also socially and emotionally, preparing them for success as they transition to intermediate and middle school levels.

The school is noted for its high-quality instruction and a robust curriculum that emphasizes core subjects such as reading, math, and science. Benefiting from the reputation of the Friendswood ISD—a district frequently lauded for its excellence in Texas—Cline Elementary enjoys strong parental involvement and a dedicated faculty committed to meeting the diverse needs of its student body. The school culture is characterized by a "small-town" feel despite its proximity to the Greater Houston area, fostering a close-knit experience for students, families, and staff alike.

906

Total Students

55.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

4.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for C W CLINE EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	581
Hispanic	168
Black	20
Asian	80
Two or More	55
Pacific Islander	2

White
581 (64.1%)
Hispanic
168 (18.5%)
Asian
80 (8.8%)
Two or More
55 (6.1%)
Black
20 (2.2%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	FRIENDSWOOD ISD
Phone:	(281)482-1201
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	906
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	55.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	34
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 38

Kindergarten 117

Grade 1 135

Grade 2 120

Grade 3 171

Grade 4 177

Grade 5 148

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for C W CLINE EL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	38
Kindergarten	117
Grade 1	135
Grade 2	120
Grade 3	171
Grade 4	177
Grade 5	148

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for C W CLINE EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	451	49.8%
Male	455	50.2%

Elementary School Pre-K - 3rd