- Enrollment
- 1,837
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Corsicana, TX
Carroll El
Federal NCES profile for Carroll El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481533001108
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carroll El earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 5
- schools in Corsicana · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.5:1
- large classes for Texas
- 93.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Carroll El has class sizes larger than 83% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carroll El ranks #1 of 5 schools in Corsicana, TX.
School address
District: Corsicana Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481533001108 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+76 students YoY
Carroll El grew from 502 students in 2022-23 to 578 in 2023-24 (+15.1%).
Teacher FTE added 32.1 → 37.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+76 students YoY 481533001108 · Corsicana, TX Other · MID · TRAD
559 enr · 17.5:1 · 93.4% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Corsicana H S (1,837 students)
Carroll El grew from 502 students in 2022-23 to 578 in 2023-24 (+15.1%). Teacher FTE added 32.1 → 37.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Carroll El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Corsicana H S
Corsicana H S
1,837 students
- Collins Int
Collins Int
891 students
- Corsicana Midd
Corsicana Middle
857 students
- Jose Antonio N 562
Jose Antonio Navarro El
562 students
- This school 559
Carroll El
559 students
- Bowie El 494
Bowie El
494 students
What this shows Carroll El reports 559 students on the CCD universe file.
How Carroll El compares
Carroll 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 | 17.5:1 | ▲ 19% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 93.4% | ▲ 51% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 559 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
559
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
93.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 83% in Texas - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.1%
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
$11,676
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 280 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 55.6%
African American 25.6%
White 14.0%
Two or More 2.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.4%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 55.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.5, Carroll El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Corsicana Isd reports $11,676 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Carroll El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corsicana H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Collins Int | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Corsicana Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jose Antonio Navarro El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bowie El | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carroll El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 891
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 857
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 562
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 494
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~559 students)
Frequently asked questions about Carroll El
How many students attend Carroll El?
Carroll El has 559 students enrolled. It is a public school in Corsicana, TX. CCD year-over-year: 502 (2022-23) → 578 (2023-24), up 76.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carroll El?
The student-teacher ratio at Carroll El is 17.5:1, which is 19% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Carroll El?
93.4% of students at Carroll El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carroll El?
The largest demographic group at Carroll El is Hispanic or Latino at 55.6% of enrollment, in Corsicana, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carroll El?
Carroll El has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Carroll El rank among schools in Corsicana?
By Resource Investment Index, Carroll El ranks #1 of 5 schools in Corsicana, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Corsicana on the city page.
What other schools are in Corsicana Isd?
Besides Carroll El, Corsicana Isd also operates Corsicana H S (1,837 students), Collins Int (891 students), and Corsicana Middle (857 students). See the Corsicana Isd district page for the complete list.