- Enrollment
- 585
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Port Isabel, TX
Derry El
Federal NCES profile for Derry El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483525003987
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Derry El earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Port Isabel · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 89.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Derry El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Derry El ranks #3 of 3 schools in Port Isabel, TX.
School address
District: Point Isabel Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483525003987 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-37 students YoY
Derry El shrank from 446 students in 2022-23 to 409 in 2023-24 (-8.3%).
Teacher FTE added 28.5 → 28.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-37 students YoY 483525003987 · Port Isabel, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
392 enr · 14:1 · 89.7% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Port Isabel H S (585 students)
Derry El shrank from 446 students in 2022-23 to 409 in 2023-24 (-8.3%). Teacher FTE added 28.5 → 28.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Derry El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Port Isabel H
Port Isabel H S
585 students
- Garriga El
Garriga El
410 students
- Port Isabel J
Port Isabel J H
396 students
- This school
Derry El
392 students
- Cameron Co J J 3
Cameron Co J J a E P
3 students
What this shows Derry El reports 392 students on the CCD universe file.
How Derry El compares
Derry El 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 | 14:1 | ▼ 5% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.7% | ▲ 45% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 392 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
392
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
89.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 47% in Texas - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.4%
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
$15,836
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 392 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
30
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 90.3%
White 8.4%
Two or More 0.5%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 90.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.7, Derry El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Point Isabel Isd reports $15,836 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Derry El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port Isabel H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Garriga El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Port Isabel J H | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cameron Co J J a E P | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Derry El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 410
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 396
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 3
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~392 students)
Frequently asked questions about Derry El
How many students attend Derry El?
Derry El has 392 students enrolled. It is a public school in Port Isabel, TX. CCD year-over-year: 446 (2022-23) → 409 (2023-24), down 37.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Derry El?
The student-teacher ratio at Derry El is 14:1, which is 5% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 11% 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 Derry El?
89.7% of students at Derry El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Derry El?
The largest demographic group at Derry El is Hispanic or Latino at 90.3% of enrollment, in Port Isabel, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Derry El?
Derry El has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Derry El rank among schools in Port Isabel?
By Resource Investment Index, Derry El ranks #3 of 3 schools in Port Isabel, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Port Isabel on the city page.
What other schools are in Point Isabel Isd?
Besides Derry El, Point Isabel Isd also operates Port Isabel H S (585 students), Garriga El (410 students), and Port Isabel J H (396 students). See the Point Isabel Isd district page for the complete list.