- Enrollment
- 456
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Commerce, TX
Commerce El
Federal NCES profile for Commerce El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481482000983
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Commerce El earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Commerce · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.2:1
- large classes for Texas
- 75.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Commerce El has class sizes larger than 81% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Commerce El ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Commerce, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Commerce El held near 407 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.0 → 27.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 481482000983 · Commerce, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
430 enr · 17.2:1 · 75.0% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Commerce H S (456 students)
Commerce El held near 407 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.0 → 27.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Commerce El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Commerce H S
Commerce H S
456 students
- This school
Commerce El
430 students
- Commerce Middl
Commerce Middle
339 students
- Albert C Willi
Albert C Williams El
317 students
What this shows Commerce El reports 430 students on the CCD universe file.
How Commerce El compares
Commerce 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 | 17.2:1 | ▲ 17% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.0% | ▲ 21% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 430 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
430
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 81% in Texas - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.4%
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
$15,903
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 41.4%
Hispanic or Latino 27.4%
African American 23.7%
Two or More 7.0%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 41.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.2, Commerce El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Commerce Isd reports $15,903 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Commerce El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commerce H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Commerce Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Albert C Williams El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Commerce El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 339
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 317
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~430 students)
Frequently asked questions about Commerce El
How many students attend Commerce El?
Commerce El has 430 students enrolled. It is a public school in Commerce, TX. CCD year-over-year: 400 (2022-23) → 407 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Commerce El?
The student-teacher ratio at Commerce El is 17.2:1, which is 17% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Commerce El?
75.0% of students at Commerce El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Commerce El?
The largest demographic group at Commerce El is White at 41.4% of enrollment, in Commerce, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Commerce El?
Commerce El has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Commerce El rank among public schools in Commerce?
By Resource Investment Index, Commerce El ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Commerce, 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 Commerce Isd?
Besides Commerce El, Commerce Isd also operates Commerce H S (456 students), Commerce Middle (339 students), and Albert C Williams El (317 students). See the Commerce Isd district page for the complete list.