- Enrollment
- 355
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Crystal City, TX
Crystal City H S
Federal NCES profile for Crystal City H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 481593001161
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 66
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Crystal City H S earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Crystal City · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 76.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Crystal City H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Crystal City H S ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Crystal City, TX.
School address
District: Crystal City Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481593001161 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-30 students YoY
Crystal City H S shrank from 551 students in 2022-23 to 521 in 2023-24 (-5.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 34.1 → 32.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-30 students YoY 481593001161 · Crystal City, TX High · MID · TRAD
505 enr · 14.9:1 · 76.4% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Sterling H Fly Jr H S (355 students)
Crystal City H S shrank from 551 students in 2022-23 to 521 in 2023-24 (-5.4%). Teacher FTE lost 34.1 → 32.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Crystal City H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Crystal City H S
505 students
- Sterling H Fly
Sterling H Fly Jr H S
355 students
- Zavala El
Zavala El
300 students
- Benito Juarez
Benito Juarez El
250 students
- Dr Tomas River
Dr Tomas Rivera El
233 students
What this shows Crystal City H S reports 505 students on the CCD universe file.
How Crystal City H S compares
Crystal City H S is a shrinking 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 | 14.9:1 | ▲ 1% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.4% | ▲ 23% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 505 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
505
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 58% in Texas - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
42.2%
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
$16,196
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 168 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
91
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 99.2%
White 0.6%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 99.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 1.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 1.6, Crystal City H S is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Crystal City Isd reports $16,196 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Crystal City H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sterling H Fly Jr H S | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Zavala El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Benito Juarez El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dr Tomas Rivera El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Crystal City H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 300
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 250
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 233
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~505 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Crystal City H S
How many students attend Crystal City H S?
Crystal City H S has 505 students enrolled. It is a high school in Crystal City, TX. CCD year-over-year: 551 (2022-23) → 521 (2023-24), down 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crystal City H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Crystal City H S is 14.9:1, which is 1% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Crystal City H S?
76.4% of students at Crystal City H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Crystal City H S?
The largest demographic group at Crystal City H S is Hispanic or Latino at 99.2% of enrollment, in Crystal City, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Crystal City H S?
Crystal City H S has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Crystal City H S rank among public schools in Crystal City?
By Resource Investment Index, Crystal City H S ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Crystal City, 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 Crystal City on the city page.
What other schools are in Crystal City Isd?
Besides Crystal City H S, Crystal City Isd also operates Sterling H Fly Jr H S (355 students), Zavala El (300 students), and Benito Juarez El (250 students). See the Crystal City Isd district page for the complete list.