- Enrollment
- 1,560
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 481575001142
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 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 40/100 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
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+113 students YoY
Crosby H S grew from 1,937 students in 2022-23 to 2,050 in 2023-24 (+5.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 117.0 → 113.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+113 students YoY 481575001142 · Crosby, TX High · LARGE · TRAD
2,148 enr · 18.5:1 · 48.4% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Crosby Middle (1,560 students)
Crosby H S grew from 1,937 students in 2022-23 to 2,050 in 2023-24 (+5.8%). Teacher FTE lost 117.0 → 113.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Crosby H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
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
- Crosby El 671
Crosby El
671 students
- Barrett El 640
Barrett El
640 students
What this shows Crosby H S reports 2,148 students on the CCD universe file.
How Crosby H S compares
Crosby H S 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 | 18.5:1 | ▲ 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
District finance for Crosby Isd reports $10,074 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide high 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 (~2,148 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,937 (2022-23) → 2,050 (2023-24), up 113.
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 40/100 (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 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.
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.