Enrollment
721
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Andrews, TX
Clearfork El
Federal NCES profile for Clearfork El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480828005844
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clearfork El earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Andrews · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 53.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Clearfork El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clearfork El ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Andrews, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
50.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
53.1%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Clearfork El compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Clearfork El
Clearfork El is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Andrews, Texas, enrolling 721 students.
At 14.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Texas median, within a few percentage points of the 14.7:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 53.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 721 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 1,360 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #1,087, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (74%) and White (23%) (diversity index 39/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 721 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Andrews Isd also operates Andrews H S (1,193 students) and Andrews Middle (970 students) alongside Clearfork El.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Clearfork El compares
Clearfork El on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.4:1 | ▼ 2% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.1% | ▼ 14% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 721 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
721
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
53.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 52% in Texas - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.6%
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
$11,914
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
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 721 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 74.3%
White 23.3%
Two or More 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 74.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.3, Clearfork El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Andrews Isd, which includes Clearfork El.
$11,914
Per student
-13%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 78.3%
State 9.5%
Federal 12.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Clearfork El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andrews H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Andrews Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Devonian El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Underwood El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Andrews Education Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clearfork El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,193
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 970
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 649
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 638
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 38
- Students per teacher
- 7.6:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~721 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Clearfork El
How many students attend Clearfork El?
Clearfork El has 721 students enrolled. It is a public school in Andrews, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clearfork El?
The student-teacher ratio at Clearfork El is 14.4:1, which is 2% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 8% 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 Clearfork El?
53.1% of students at Clearfork El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clearfork El?
The largest demographic group at Clearfork El is Hispanic or Latino at 74.3% of enrollment, in Andrews, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clearfork El?
Clearfork El has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Clearfork El rank among public schools in Andrews?
By Resource Investment Index, Clearfork El ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Andrews, 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 Andrews on the city page.
Is Clearfork El a good school?
Clearfork El earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Andrews Isd?
Besides Clearfork El, Andrews Isd also operates Andrews H S (1,193 students), Andrews Middle (970 students), and Devonian El (649 students). See the Andrews Isd district page for the complete list.
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