- Enrollment
- 1,689
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Texas City, TX
Fry Int
Federal NCES profile for Fry Int, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 484251006177
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fry Int earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #3 of 6
- elementary schools in Texas City · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 78.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Fry Int has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fry Int ranks #3 of 6 elementary schools in Texas City, TX.
School address
District: Texas City Isd · Texas
NCES ID 484251006177 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-58 students YoY
Fry Int shrank from 828 students in 2022-23 to 770 in 2023-24 (-7.0%).
Teacher FTE added 52.8 → 55.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-58 students YoY 484251006177 · Texas City, TX Elementary · MID · TRAD
769 enr · 14.8:1 · 78.1% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Texas City H S (1,689 students)
Fry Int shrank from 828 students in 2022-23 to 770 in 2023-24 (-7.0%). Teacher FTE added 52.8 → 55.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Fry Int in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Texas City H S
Texas City H S
1,689 students
- Blocker Middle
Blocker Middle
802 students
- This school
Fry Int
769 students
- La Marque H S
La Marque H S
737 students
- Giles Middle 553
Giles Middle
553 students
- Manuel Guajard 501
Manuel Guajardo Jr El
501 students
What this shows Fry Int reports 769 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fry Int compares
Fry Int 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 | 14.8:1 | ▲ 1% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.1% | ▲ 26% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 769 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
769
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.1%
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
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 57% in Texas - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.9%
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
$15,461
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 385 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
156
in-school suspensions + 74 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 55.4%
White 22.4%
African American 16.1%
Two or More 5.7%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 55.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.4, Fry Int is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Texas City Isd reports $15,461 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fry Int Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas City H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Blocker Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| La Marque H S | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Giles Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Manuel Guajardo Jr El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fry Int's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 802
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 737
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 553
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 501
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~769 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fry Int
How many students attend Fry Int?
Fry Int has 769 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Texas City, TX. CCD year-over-year: 828 (2022-23) → 770 (2023-24), down 58.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fry Int?
The student-teacher ratio at Fry Int is 14.8:1, which is 1% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fry Int?
78.1% of students at Fry Int are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fry Int?
The largest demographic group at Fry Int is Hispanic or Latino at 55.4% of enrollment, in Texas City, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fry Int?
Fry Int 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 Fry Int rank among elementary schools in Texas City?
By Resource Investment Index, Fry Int ranks #3 of 6 elementary schools in Texas City, 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 Texas City on the city page.
What other schools are in Texas City Isd?
Besides Fry Int, Texas City Isd also operates Texas City H S (1,689 students), Blocker Middle (802 students), and La Marque H S (737 students). See the Texas City Isd district page for the complete list.