- Enrollment
- 2,143
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sherman, TX
Crutchfield El
Federal NCES profile for Crutchfield El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 484008004543
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Crutchfield El earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #1 of 7
- schools in Sherman · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 77.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Crutchfield El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Crutchfield El ranks #1 of 7 schools in Sherman, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Crutchfield El held near 414 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.0 → 34.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 484008004543 · Sherman, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
424 enr · 13.7:1 · 77.9% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Sherman H S (2,143 students)
Crutchfield El held near 414 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.0 → 34.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Crutchfield El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sherman H S
Sherman H S
2,143 students
- Sherman Middle
Sherman Middle
869 students
- Piner Middle 831
Piner Middle
831 students
- Dillingham El 710
Dillingham El
710 students
- Henry W Sory E 619
Henry W Sory El
619 students
- This school 424
Crutchfield El
424 students
What this shows Crutchfield El reports 424 students on the CCD universe file.
How Crutchfield El compares
Crutchfield 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 | 13.7:1 | ▼ 7% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.9% | ▲ 26% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 424 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
424
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 43% in Texas - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.4%
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
$14,264
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 212 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 69.3%
White 15.3%
African American 9.4%
Two or More 5.4%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 69.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.5, Crutchfield El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sherman Isd reports $14,264 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Crutchfield El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sherman H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sherman Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Piner Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dillingham El | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Henry W Sory El | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Crutchfield El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 869
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 831
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 710
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 619
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~424 students)
Frequently asked questions about Crutchfield El
How many students attend Crutchfield El?
Crutchfield El has 424 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sherman, TX. CCD year-over-year: 408 (2022-23) → 414 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crutchfield El?
The student-teacher ratio at Crutchfield El is 13.7:1, which is 7% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 13% 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 Crutchfield El?
77.9% of students at Crutchfield El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Crutchfield El?
The largest demographic group at Crutchfield El is Hispanic or Latino at 69.3% of enrollment, in Sherman, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Crutchfield El?
Crutchfield El has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Crutchfield El rank among schools in Sherman?
By Resource Investment Index, Crutchfield El ranks #1 of 7 schools in Sherman, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Sherman on the city page.
What other schools are in Sherman Isd?
Besides Crutchfield El, Sherman Isd also operates Sherman H S (2,143 students), Sherman Middle (869 students), and Piner Middle (831 students). See the Sherman Isd district page for the complete list.