- Enrollment
- 3,114
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Richmond, TX
Carolyn and Vernon Madden El
Federal NCES profile for Carolyn and Vernon Madden El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481965012210
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carolyn and Vernon Madden El earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Texas schools.
- #11 of 30
- schools in Richmond · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.5:1
- large classes for Texas
- 22.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Carolyn and Vernon Madden El has class sizes larger than 76% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carolyn and Vernon Madden El ranks #11 of 30 schools in Richmond, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Carolyn and Vernon Madden El held near 967 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 56.7 → 56.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 481965012210 · Richmond, TX Other · MID · TRAD
924 enr · 16.5:1 · 22.2% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: William B Travis H S (3,114 students)
Carolyn and Vernon Madden El held near 967 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 56.7 → 56.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Carolyn and Vernon Madden El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- William B Trav
William B Travis H S
3,114 students
- Lawrence E Elk
Lawrence E Elkins H S
2,848 students
- Ridge Point H
Ridge Point H S
2,816 students
- Stephen F Aust
Stephen F Austin H S
2,655 students
- Clements H S
Clements H S
2,641 students
- This school 924
Carolyn and Vernon Madden El
924 students
What this shows Carolyn and Vernon Madden El reports 924 students on the CCD universe file.
How Carolyn and Vernon Madden El compares
Carolyn and Vernon Madden 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 | 16.5:1 | ▲ 12% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.2% | ▼ 64% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 924 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
924
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 76% in Texas - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
10.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$10,520
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 924 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 63.6%
African American 13.3%
White 10.2%
Hispanic or Latino 8.4%
Two or More 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Largest group: Asian at 63.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.9, Carolyn and Vernon Madden El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fort Bend Isd reports $10,520 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Carolyn and Vernon Madden El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| William B Travis H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lawrence E Elkins H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ridge Point H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stephen F Austin H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clements H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carolyn and Vernon Madden El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,848
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,816
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,655
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 2,641
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~924 students)
Frequently asked questions about Carolyn and Vernon Madden El
How many students attend Carolyn and Vernon Madden El?
Carolyn and Vernon Madden El has 924 students enrolled. It is a public school in Richmond, TX. CCD year-over-year: 969 (2022-23) → 967 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carolyn and Vernon Madden El?
The student-teacher ratio at Carolyn and Vernon Madden El is 16.5:1, which is 12% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 5% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Carolyn and Vernon Madden El?
22.2% of students at Carolyn and Vernon Madden El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carolyn and Vernon Madden El?
The largest demographic group at Carolyn and Vernon Madden El is Asian at 63.6% of enrollment, in Richmond, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carolyn and Vernon Madden El?
Carolyn and Vernon Madden El has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Carolyn and Vernon Madden El rank among schools in Richmond?
By Resource Investment Index, Carolyn and Vernon Madden El ranks #11 of 30 schools in Richmond, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Richmond on the city page.
What other schools are in Fort Bend Isd?
Besides Carolyn and Vernon Madden El, Fort Bend Isd also operates William B Travis H S (3,114 students), Lawrence E Elkins H S (2,848 students), and Ridge Point H S (2,816 students). See the Fort Bend Isd district page for the complete list.