- Enrollment
- 347
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Crane, TX
Crane El
Federal NCES profile for Crane El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481554001125
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Crane El earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Texas schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Crane · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.9:1
- large classes for Texas
- 57.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Crane El has class sizes larger than 90% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Crane El ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Crane, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+31 students YoY
Crane El grew from 590 students in 2022-23 to 621 in 2023-24 (+5.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 33.9 → 31.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+31 students YoY 481554001125 · Crane, TX Other · MID · TRAD
625 enr · 18.9:1 · 57.6% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Crane H S (347 students)
Crane El grew from 590 students in 2022-23 to 621 in 2023-24 (+5.3%). Teacher FTE lost 33.9 → 31.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Crane El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Crane El
625 students
- Crane H S
Crane H S
347 students
- Crane Middle
Crane Middle
261 students
What this shows Crane El reports 625 students on the CCD universe file.
How Crane El compares
Crane 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 | 18.9:1 | ▲ 29% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.6% | ▼ 7% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 625 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.9:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
625
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
18.9:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 90% in Texas - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.8%
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
$14,513
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 625 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 85.4%
White 9.4%
African American 2.1%
Two or More 1.9%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 85.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.1, Crane El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Crane Isd reports $14,513 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Crane El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crane H S | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Crane Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Crane El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 261
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~625 students)
Frequently asked questions about Crane El
How many students attend Crane El?
Crane El has 625 students enrolled. It is a public school in Crane, TX. CCD year-over-year: 590 (2022-23) → 621 (2023-24), up 31.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crane El?
The student-teacher ratio at Crane El is 18.9:1, which is 29% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Crane El?
57.6% of students at Crane El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Crane El?
The largest demographic group at Crane El is Hispanic or Latino at 85.4% of enrollment, in Crane, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Crane El?
Crane El has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Crane El rank among public schools in Crane?
By Resource Investment Index, Crane El ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Crane, 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 Crane Isd?
Besides Crane El, Crane Isd also operates Crane H S (347 students) and Crane Middle (261 students). See the Crane Isd district page for the complete list.