- Enrollment
- 2,148
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Crosby, TX
Barrett El
Federal NCES profile for Barrett El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 481575005683
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Barrett El earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Crosby · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.3:1
- large classes for Texas
- 59.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Barrett El has class sizes larger than 87% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Barrett El ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Crosby, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+108 students YoY
Barrett El grew from 471 students in 2022-23 to 579 in 2023-24 (+22.9%).
Teacher FTE added 35.5 → 38.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+108 students YoY 481575005683 · Crosby, TX Elementary · MID · TRAD
640 enr · 18.3:1 · 59.2% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Crosby H S (2,148 students)
Barrett El grew from 471 students in 2022-23 to 579 in 2023-24 (+22.9%). Teacher FTE added 35.5 → 38.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Barrett El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Crosby H S
Crosby H S
2,148 students
- Crosby Middle
Crosby Middle
1,560 students
- Newport El 701
Newport El
701 students
- Crosby Kinderg 685
Crosby Kindergarten Center
685 students
- Crosby El 671
Crosby El
671 students
- This school 640
Barrett El
640 students
What this shows Barrett El reports 640 students on the CCD universe file.
How Barrett El compares
Barrett El is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.3:1 | ▲ 24% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.2% | ▼ 4% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 640 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
640
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 87% in Texas - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,074
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 640 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 61.7%
White 28.9%
African American 7.7%
Two or More 1.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 61.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.0, Barrett El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Crosby Isd reports $10,074 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Barrett El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crosby H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Crosby Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Newport El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Crosby Kindergarten Center | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Crosby El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Barrett El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,560
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 701
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 685
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 671
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~640 students)
Frequently asked questions about Barrett El
How many students attend Barrett El?
Barrett El has 640 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Crosby, TX. CCD year-over-year: 471 (2022-23) → 579 (2023-24), up 108.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Barrett El?
The student-teacher ratio at Barrett El is 18.3:1, which is 24% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Barrett El?
59.2% of students at Barrett El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Barrett El?
The largest demographic group at Barrett El is Hispanic or Latino at 61.7% of enrollment, in Crosby, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Barrett El?
Barrett El has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Barrett El rank among elementary schools in Crosby?
By Resource Investment Index, Barrett El ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Crosby, 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 Crosby on the city page.
What other schools are in Crosby Isd?
Besides Barrett El, Crosby Isd also operates Crosby H S (2,148 students), Crosby Middle (1,560 students), and Newport El (701 students). See the Crosby Isd district page for the complete list.