- Enrollment
- 505
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Crystal City, TX
Dr Tomas Rivera El
Federal NCES profile for Dr Tomas Rivera El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481593001159
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dr Tomas Rivera El earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Crystal City · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- students per teacher
- 95.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Dr Tomas Rivera El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dr Tomas Rivera El ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Crystal City, TX.
School address
District: Crystal City Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481593001159 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Dr Tomas Rivera El held near 254 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 15.4 → 14.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 481593001159 · Crystal City, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
233 enr · 15.5:1 · 95.1% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Crystal City H S (505 students)
Dr Tomas Rivera El held near 254 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 15.4 → 14.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Dr Tomas Rivera El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Crystal City H
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
- This school
Dr Tomas Rivera El
233 students
What this shows Dr Tomas Rivera El reports 233 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dr Tomas Rivera El compares
Dr Tomas Rivera 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 | 15.5:1 | ▲ 5% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 95.1% | ▲ 54% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 233 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
233
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
95.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% 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
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 65% in Texas - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.0%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 233 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 98.3%
White 1.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 98.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 3.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 3.3, Dr Tomas Rivera El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
District finance for Crystal City Isd reports $16,196 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dr Tomas Rivera El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal City H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sterling H Fly Jr H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Zavala El | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Benito Juarez El | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dr Tomas Rivera El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 355
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 300
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 250
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~233 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dr Tomas Rivera El
How many students attend Dr Tomas Rivera El?
Dr Tomas Rivera El has 233 students enrolled. It is a public school in Crystal City, TX. CCD year-over-year: 263 (2022-23) → 254 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dr Tomas Rivera El?
The student-teacher ratio at Dr Tomas Rivera El is 15.5:1, which is 5% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dr Tomas Rivera El?
95.1% of students at Dr Tomas Rivera El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dr Tomas Rivera El?
The largest demographic group at Dr Tomas Rivera El is Hispanic or Latino at 98.3% of enrollment, in Crystal City, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dr Tomas Rivera El?
Dr Tomas Rivera El has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Dr Tomas Rivera El rank among public schools in Crystal City?
By Resource Investment Index, Dr Tomas Rivera El ranks #4 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 Dr Tomas Rivera El, Crystal City Isd also operates Crystal City H S (505 students), Sterling H Fly Jr H S (355 students), and Zavala El (300 students). See the Crystal City Isd district page for the complete list.