Enrollment
2,148
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Crosby, TX
Crosby H S
Federal NCES profile for Crosby H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 481575001142
👥 S:T ratio 26
📚 AP courses 95
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Crosby H S earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #1 of 8
- public schools in Crosby · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.5:1
- large classes for Texas
- 48.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Crosby H S has class sizes larger than 88% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Crosby H S ranks #1 of 8 public schools in Crosby, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
116.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.5:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.4%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Crosby H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Crosby H S
Crosby H S is a large high school in Crosby, Texas, enrolling 2,148 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.5:1 is larger than about 88% of Texas schools and 26% above the 14.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 48.4% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 97% of state schools at 2,148 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 182 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #79.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (50%) and White (31%) (diversity index 63/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 19 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 307 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Crosby Isd spends $9,834 per pupil, 28% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 517 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 2,148 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 72 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Crosby Isd also operates Crosby Middle (1,560 students) and Newport El (701 students) alongside Crosby H S.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Crosby H S compares
Crosby H S on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.5:1 | ▲ 26% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.4% | ▼ 22% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,148 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.5:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,148
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
48.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
18.5:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 88% in Texas - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
30.6%
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
$9,834
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 307 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
299
in-school suspensions + 218 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 72 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 50.1%
White 31.1%
African American 14.4%
Two or More 3.8%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.0, Crosby H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 19
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Crosby Isd, which includes Crosby H S.
$9,834
Per student
-28%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-41%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.3%
State 44.4%
Federal 14.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Crosby H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crosby Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Newport El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Crosby Kindergarten Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Crosby El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Barrett El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Crosby H S'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
- 671
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 640
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~2,148 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Crosby H S
How many students attend Crosby H S?
Crosby H S has 2,148 students enrolled. It is a high school in Crosby, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crosby H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Crosby H S is 18.5:1, which is 26% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Crosby H S?
48.4% of students at Crosby H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Crosby H S?
The largest demographic group at Crosby H S is Hispanic or Latino at 50.1% of enrollment, in Crosby, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Crosby H S?
Crosby H S has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Crosby H S rank among public schools in Crosby?
By Resource Investment Index, Crosby H S ranks #1 of 8 public 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 public schools in Crosby on the city page.
Is Crosby H S a good school?
Crosby H S earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Crosby Isd?
Besides Crosby H S, Crosby Isd also operates Crosby Middle (1,560 students), Newport El (701 students), and Crosby Kindergarten Center (685 students). See the Crosby Isd district page for the complete list.
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