- Enrollment
- 2,148
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Crosby, TX
Drew El
Federal NCES profile for Drew El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 481575005684
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Drew El earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in Crosby · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 81.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Drew El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Drew El ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Crosby, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+63 students YoY
Drew El grew from 563 students in 2022-23 to 626 in 2023-24 (+11.2%).
Teacher FTE added 40.1 → 43.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+63 students YoY 481575005684 · Crosby, TX Elementary · MID · TRAD
602 enr · 15.1:1 · 81.0% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Crosby H S (2,148 students)
Drew El grew from 563 students in 2022-23 to 626 in 2023-24 (+11.2%). Teacher FTE added 40.1 → 43.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Drew El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Crosby H S
Crosby H S
2,148 students
- Crosby Middle
Crosby Middle
1,560 students
- Newport El 701
Newport El
701 students
- Crosby Kinderg 685
Crosby Kindergarten Center
685 students
- Crosby El 671
Crosby El
671 students
- This school 602
Drew El
602 students
What this shows Drew El reports 602 students on the CCD universe file.
How Drew El compares
Drew El is a growing 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 | 15.1:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.0% | ▲ 31% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 602 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
602
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 61% in Texas - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.4%
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
$10,074
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 602 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
74
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 61.1%
African American 27.7%
White 8.6%
Two or More 2.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 61.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.2, Drew El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Crosby Isd reports $10,074 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Drew El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crosby H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Crosby Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Newport El | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Crosby Kindergarten Center | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Crosby El | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Drew El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,560
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 701
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 685
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 671
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~602 students)
Frequently asked questions about Drew El
How many students attend Drew El?
Drew El has 602 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Crosby, TX. CCD year-over-year: 563 (2022-23) → 626 (2023-24), up 63.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Drew El?
The student-teacher ratio at Drew El is 15.1:1, which is 3% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Drew El?
81.0% of students at Drew El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Drew El?
The largest demographic group at Drew El is Hispanic or Latino at 61.1% of enrollment, in Crosby, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Drew El?
Drew El has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Drew El rank among elementary schools in Crosby?
By Resource Investment Index, Drew El ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Crosby, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Crosby on the city page.
What other schools are in Crosby Isd?
Besides Drew El, Crosby Isd also operates Crosby H S (2,148 students), Crosby Middle (1,560 students), and Newport El (701 students). See the Crosby Isd district page for the complete list.