- Enrollment
- 1,861
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Victoria, TX
Crain El
Federal NCES profile for Crain El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 484415005008
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Crain El earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #17 of 18
- schools in Victoria · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.3:1
- large classes for Texas
- 84.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Crain El has class sizes larger than 91% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Crain El ranks #17 of 18 schools in Victoria, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+156 students YoY
Crain El grew from 416 students in 2022-23 to 572 in 2023-24 (+37.5%).
Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 33.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+156 students YoY 484415005008 · Victoria, TX Other · MID · TRAD
561 enr · 19.3:1 · 84.9% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Victoria East H S (1,861 students)
Crain El grew from 416 students in 2022-23 to 572 in 2023-24 (+37.5%). Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 33.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Crain El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Victoria East
Victoria East H S
1,861 students
- Victoria West
Victoria West H S
1,723 students
- Harold Cade Mi 730
Harold Cade Middle
730 students
- Howell Middle 716
Howell Middle
716 students
- Stem Middle 641
Stem Middle
641 students
- This school 561
Crain El
561 students
What this shows Crain El reports 561 students on the CCD universe file.
How Crain El compares
Crain 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 | 19.3:1 | ▲ 31% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.9% | ▲ 37% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 561 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.3:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
561
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
84.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
19.3:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 91% in Texas - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
31.7%
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
$11,524
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
Counselors1.3 FTE
Per 422 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 92.0%
White 4.6%
African American 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Asian 0.2%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 92.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.1, Crain El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Victoria Isd reports $11,524 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Crain El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria East H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Victoria West H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Harold Cade Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Howell Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Stem Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Crain El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,723
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 730
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 716
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 641
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~561 students)
Frequently asked questions about Crain El
How many students attend Crain El?
Crain El has 561 students enrolled. It is a public school in Victoria, TX. CCD year-over-year: 416 (2022-23) → 572 (2023-24), up 156.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crain El?
The student-teacher ratio at Crain El is 19.3:1, which is 31% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 23% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Crain El?
84.9% of students at Crain El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Crain El?
The largest demographic group at Crain El is Hispanic or Latino at 92.0% of enrollment, in Victoria, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Crain El?
Crain El has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Crain El rank among schools in Victoria?
By Resource Investment Index, Crain El ranks #17 of 18 schools in Victoria, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Victoria on the city page.
What other schools are in Victoria Isd?
Besides Crain El, Victoria Isd also operates Victoria East H S (1,861 students), Victoria West H S (1,723 students), and Harold Cade Middle (730 students). See the Victoria Isd district page for the complete list.