- Enrollment
- 317
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Childress, TX
Childress El
Federal NCES profile for Childress El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481386000873
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Childress El earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Childress · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 63.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Childress El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Childress El ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Childress, TX.
School address
District: Childress Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481386000873 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Childress El held near 432 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 33.5 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 481386000873 · Childress, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
447 enr · 13.5:1 · 63.9% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Childress H S (317 students)
Childress El held near 432 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 33.5 → 31.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Childress El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Childress El
447 students
- Childress H S
Childress H S
317 students
- Childress J H
Childress J H
214 students
What this shows Childress El reports 447 students on the CCD universe file.
How Childress El compares
Childress 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 | 13.5:1 | ▼ 8% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.9% | ▲ 3% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 447 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
447
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 40% in Texas - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,612
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 447 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 49.9%
Hispanic or Latino 38.9%
Two or More 5.4%
African American 3.6%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 49.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.5, Childress El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Childress Isd reports $12,612 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Childress El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Childress H S | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Childress J H | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Childress El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 214
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~447 students)
Frequently asked questions about Childress El
How many students attend Childress El?
Childress El has 447 students enrolled. It is a public school in Childress, TX. CCD year-over-year: 451 (2022-23) → 432 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Childress El?
The student-teacher ratio at Childress El is 13.5:1, which is 8% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 14% 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 Childress El?
63.9% of students at Childress El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Childress El?
The largest demographic group at Childress El is White at 49.9% of enrollment, in Childress, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Childress El?
Childress El has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Childress El rank among public schools in Childress?
By Resource Investment Index, Childress El ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Childress, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Childress Isd?
Besides Childress El, Childress Isd also operates Childress H S (317 students) and Childress J H (214 students). See the Childress Isd district page for the complete list.