- Enrollment
- 2,272
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Longview, TX
Clarence W Bailey El
Federal NCES profile for Clarence W Bailey El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482811012508Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clarence W Bailey El earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Texas schools.
- #4 of 10
- schools in Longview · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.9:1
- small classes for Texas
- 93.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Clarence W Bailey El has class sizes smaller than 85% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clarence W Bailey El ranks #4 of 10 schools in Longview, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Clarence W Bailey El held near 288 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 26.0 → 24.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 482811012508 · Longview, TX Other · SMALL · CHARTER
283 enr · 10.9:1 · 93.0% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Longview H S (2,272 students)
Clarence W Bailey El held near 288 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 26.0 → 24.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Clarence W Bailey El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Longview H S
Longview H S
2,272 students
- East Texas Mon
East Texas Montessori Prep Academy
1,039 students
- Foster Middle 788
Foster Middle
788 students
- Judson Steam A 538
Judson Steam Academy
538 students
- Forest Park Ma 474
Forest Park Magnet School
474 students
- This school 283
Clarence W Bailey El
283 students
What this shows Clarence W Bailey El reports 283 students on the CCD universe file.
How Clarence W Bailey El compares
Clarence W Bailey 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 | 10.9:1 | ▼ 26% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 93.0% | ▲ 50% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 283 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.9:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
283
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
93.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
10.9:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 15% in Texas - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
26.1%
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
$13,251
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 283 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 56.9%
African American 35.3%
White 5.7%
Two or More 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 56.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.8, Clarence W Bailey El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Longview Isd reports $13,251 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Clarence W Bailey El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Longview H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Texas Montessori Prep Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Foster Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Judson Steam Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Forest Park Magnet School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clarence W Bailey El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,039
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 788
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 538
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 474
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~283 students)
Frequently asked questions about Clarence W Bailey El
How many students attend Clarence W Bailey El?
Clarence W Bailey El has 283 students enrolled. It is a public school in Longview, TX. CCD year-over-year: 287 (2022-23) → 288 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clarence W Bailey El?
The student-teacher ratio at Clarence W Bailey El is 10.9:1, which is 26% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 31% 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 Clarence W Bailey El?
93.0% of students at Clarence W Bailey El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clarence W Bailey El?
The largest demographic group at Clarence W Bailey El is Hispanic or Latino at 56.9% of enrollment, in Longview, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clarence W Bailey El?
Clarence W Bailey El has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Clarence W Bailey El rank among schools in Longview?
By Resource Investment Index, Clarence W Bailey El ranks #4 of 10 schools in Longview, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Longview on the city page.
What other schools are in Longview Isd?
Besides Clarence W Bailey El, Longview Isd also operates Longview H S (2,272 students), East Texas Montessori Prep Academy (1,039 students), and Foster Middle (788 students). See the Longview Isd district page for the complete list.