- Enrollment
- 162
- Students per teacher
- 8.5:1
- Resource Index
- 71/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Malakoff, TX
Cross Roads El
Federal NCES profile for Cross Roads El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481584001151
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cross Roads El earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Malakoff · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 59.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Cross Roads El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cross Roads El ranks #1 of 3 schools in Malakoff, TX.
School address
District: Cross Roads Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481584001151 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Cross Roads El held near 277 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 19.0 → 19.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 481584001151 · Malakoff, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
288 enr · 15.2:1 · 59.0% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Cross Roads H S (162 students)
Cross Roads El held near 277 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 19.0 → 19.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Cross Roads El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Cross Roads El
288 students
- Cross Roads H
Cross Roads H S
162 students
- Cross Roads J 108
Cross Roads J H
108 students
What this shows Cross Roads El reports 288 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cross Roads El compares
Cross Roads 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 | 15.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.0% | ▼ 5% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 288 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
288
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 62% in Texas - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,961
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
Counselors0.1 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.3%
Hispanic or Latino 13.5%
African American 3.8%
Two or More 1.4%
Largest group: White at 81.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.9, Cross Roads El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cross Roads Isd reports $13,961 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cross Roads El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cross Roads H S | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cross Roads J H | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cross Roads El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 108
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
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 (~288 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cross Roads El
How many students attend Cross Roads El?
Cross Roads El has 288 students enrolled. It is a public school in Malakoff, TX. CCD year-over-year: 266 (2022-23) → 277 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cross Roads El?
The student-teacher ratio at Cross Roads El is 15.2:1, which is 3% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cross Roads El?
59.0% of students at Cross Roads El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cross Roads El?
The largest demographic group at Cross Roads El is White at 81.3% of enrollment, in Malakoff, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cross Roads El?
Cross Roads El has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cross Roads El rank among schools in Malakoff?
By Resource Investment Index, Cross Roads El ranks #1 of 3 schools in Malakoff, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Malakoff on the city page.
What other schools are in Cross Roads Isd?
Besides Cross Roads El, Cross Roads Isd also operates Cross Roads H S (162 students) and Cross Roads J H (108 students). See the Cross Roads Isd district page for the complete list.