- Enrollment
- 2,936
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Crowley, TX
Bess Race El
Federal NCES profile for Bess Race El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481591001154
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bess Race El earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Crowley · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 65.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Bess Race El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bess Race El ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Crowley, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Bess Race El held near 672 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 49.2 → 46.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 481591001154 · Crowley, TX Other · MID · TRAD
647 enr · 13.2:1 · 65.4% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: North Crowley H S (2,936 students)
Bess Race El held near 672 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 49.2 → 46.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Bess Race El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Crowley
North Crowley H S
2,936 students
- Crowley H S
Crowley H S
2,433 students
- Summer Creek M 1,035
Summer Creek Middle
1,035 students
- Richard Allie 1,008
Richard Allie Middle
1,008 students
- Crowley Middle 821
Crowley Middle
821 students
- This school 647
Bess Race El
647 students
What this shows Bess Race El reports 647 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bess Race El compares
Bess Race 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.4% | ▲ 6% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 647 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
647
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 36% in Texas - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,317
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 647 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
47
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 51.9%
Hispanic or Latino 25.3%
White 15.9%
Two or More 5.7%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 51.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.8, Bess Race El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Crowley Isd reports $12,317 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bess Race El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Crowley H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Crowley H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Summer Creek Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Richard Allie Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Crowley Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bess Race El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,433
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 1,035
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,008
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 821
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~647 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bess Race El
How many students attend Bess Race El?
Bess Race El has 647 students enrolled. It is a public school in Crowley, TX. CCD year-over-year: 665 (2022-23) → 672 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bess Race El?
The student-teacher ratio at Bess Race El is 13.2:1, which is 10% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 16% 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 Bess Race El?
65.4% of students at Bess Race El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bess Race El?
The largest demographic group at Bess Race El is African American at 51.9% of enrollment, in Crowley, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bess Race El?
Bess Race 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 Bess Race El rank among public schools in Crowley?
By Resource Investment Index, Bess Race El ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Crowley, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Crowley on the city page.
What other schools are in Crowley Isd?
Besides Bess Race El, Crowley Isd also operates North Crowley H S (2,936 students), Crowley H S (2,433 students), and Summer Creek Middle (1,035 students). See the Crowley Isd district page for the complete list.