- Enrollment
- 2,917
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Channelview, TX
Crenshaw El
Federal NCES profile for Crenshaw El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 481359006077
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Crenshaw El earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Texas schools.
- #2 of 5
- elementary schools in Channelview · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.4:1
- small classes for Texas
- 94.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Crenshaw El has class sizes smaller than 73% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Crenshaw El ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Channelview, TX.
School address
District: Channelview Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481359006077 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Crenshaw El held near 509 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 39.8 → 35.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-24 students YoY 481359006077 · Channelview, TX Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
482 enr · 12.4:1 · 94.0% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Channelview H S (2,917 students)
Crenshaw El held near 509 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 39.8 → 35.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Crenshaw El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Channelview H
Channelview H S
2,917 students
- Alice Johnson 1,112
Alice Johnson J H
1,112 students
- Aguirre J H 933
Aguirre J H
933 students
- B H Hamblen El 886
B H Hamblen El
886 students
- Mcghee El 770
Mcghee El
770 students
- This school 482
Crenshaw El
482 students
What this shows Crenshaw El reports 482 students on the CCD universe file.
How Crenshaw El compares
Crenshaw 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 | 12.4:1 | ▼ 16% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 94.0% | ▲ 52% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 482 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
482
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
94.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% 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
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 27% in Texas - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
24.5%
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
$13,441
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 482 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 88.0%
White 7.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
Two or More 1.5%
African American 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 88.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.9, Crenshaw El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Channelview Isd reports $13,441 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Crenshaw El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Channelview H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alice Johnson J H | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Aguirre J H | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| B H Hamblen El | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mcghee El | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Crenshaw El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,112
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 933
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 886
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 770
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~482 students)
Frequently asked questions about Crenshaw El
How many students attend Crenshaw El?
Crenshaw El has 482 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Channelview, TX. CCD year-over-year: 533 (2022-23) → 509 (2023-24), nearly flat (-24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crenshaw El?
The student-teacher ratio at Crenshaw El is 12.4:1, which is 16% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 21% 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 Crenshaw El?
94.0% of students at Crenshaw El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Crenshaw El?
The largest demographic group at Crenshaw El is Hispanic or Latino at 88.0% of enrollment, in Channelview, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Crenshaw El?
Crenshaw El has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Crenshaw El rank among elementary schools in Channelview?
By Resource Investment Index, Crenshaw El ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Channelview, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Channelview on the city page.
What other schools are in Channelview Isd?
Besides Crenshaw El, Channelview Isd also operates Channelview H S (2,917 students), Alice Johnson J H (1,112 students), and Aguirre J H (933 students). See the Channelview Isd district page for the complete list.