- Enrollment
- 2,148
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Crosby, TX
Crosby El
Federal NCES profile for Crosby El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 481575012765
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Crosby El earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Crosby · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 53.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Crosby El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Crosby El ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Crosby, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Crosby El held near 705 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 47.7 → 43.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-27 students YoY 481575012765 · Crosby, TX Elementary · MID · TRAD
671 enr · 14.3:1 · 53.6% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Crosby H S (2,148 students)
Crosby El held near 705 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 47.7 → 43.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Crosby El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Crosby H S
Crosby H S
2,148 students
- Crosby Middle
Crosby Middle
1,560 students
- Newport El 701
Newport El
701 students
- Crosby Kinderg 685
Crosby Kindergarten Center
685 students
- This school 671
Crosby El
671 students
- Barrett El 640
Barrett El
640 students
What this shows Crosby El reports 671 students on the CCD universe file.
How Crosby El compares
Crosby 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.6% | ▼ 13% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 671 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
671
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 51% in Texas - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.5%
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
$10,074
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 671 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 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 46.6%
White 35.0%
African American 12.5%
Two or More 5.2%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 46.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.2, Crosby El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Crosby Isd reports $10,074 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Crosby El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crosby H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Crosby Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Newport El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Crosby Kindergarten Center | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Barrett El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Crosby El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,560
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 701
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 685
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 640
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~671 students)
Frequently asked questions about Crosby El
How many students attend Crosby El?
Crosby El has 671 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Crosby, TX. CCD year-over-year: 732 (2022-23) → 705 (2023-24), nearly flat (-27).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crosby El?
The student-teacher ratio at Crosby El is 14.3:1, which is 3% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 9% 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 Crosby El?
53.6% of students at Crosby El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Crosby El?
The largest demographic group at Crosby El is Hispanic or Latino at 46.6% of enrollment, in Crosby, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Crosby El?
Crosby El has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Crosby El rank among elementary schools in Crosby?
By Resource Investment Index, Crosby El ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Crosby, 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 Crosby on the city page.
What other schools are in Crosby Isd?
Besides Crosby El, Crosby Isd also operates Crosby H S (2,148 students), Crosby Middle (1,560 students), and Newport El (701 students). See the Crosby Isd district page for the complete list.