- Enrollment
- 2,447
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Del Rio, TX
Irene C Cardwell El
Federal NCES profile for Irene C Cardwell El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483890004445
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Irene C Cardwell El earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Del Rio · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.5:1
- large classes for Texas
- 92.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Irene C Cardwell El has class sizes larger than 95% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Irene C Cardwell El ranks #4 of 4 schools in Del Rio, TX.
School address
District: San Felipe-Del Rio Cisd · Texas
NCES ID 483890004445 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+40 students YoY
Irene C Cardwell El grew from 426 students in 2022-23 to 466 in 2023-24 (+9.4%).
Teacher FTE added 21.4 → 23.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+40 students YoY 483890004445 · Del Rio, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
452 enr · 21.5:1 · 92.5% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Del Rio H S (2,447 students)
Irene C Cardwell El grew from 426 students in 2022-23 to 466 in 2023-24 (+9.4%). Teacher FTE added 21.4 → 23.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Irene C Cardwell El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Del Rio H S
Del Rio H S
2,447 students
- Del Rio Middle
Del Rio Middle
1,347 students
- San Felipe Mem 671
San Felipe Memorial Middle
671 students
- Garfield El 635
Garfield El
635 students
- Dr Fermin Cald 623
Dr Fermin Calderon El
623 students
- This school 452
Irene C Cardwell El
452 students
What this shows Irene C Cardwell El reports 452 students on the CCD universe file.
How Irene C Cardwell El compares
Irene C Cardwell 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 | 21.5:1 | ▲ 46% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 92.5% | ▲ 49% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 452 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.5:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
452
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
92.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
21.5:1
students per teacher
- 46% above state mean
Top 95% in Texas - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$12,076
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 94.9%
White 4.2%
African American 0.4%
Two or More 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 94.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.8, Irene C Cardwell El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
District finance for San Felipe-Del Rio Cisd reports $12,076 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Irene C Cardwell El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Del Rio H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Del Rio Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| San Felipe Memorial Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Garfield El | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dr Fermin Calderon El | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Irene C Cardwell El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,347
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 671
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 635
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 623
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~452 students)
Frequently asked questions about Irene C Cardwell El
How many students attend Irene C Cardwell El?
Irene C Cardwell El has 452 students enrolled. It is a public school in Del Rio, TX. CCD year-over-year: 426 (2022-23) → 466 (2023-24), up 40.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Irene C Cardwell El?
The student-teacher ratio at Irene C Cardwell El is 21.5:1, which is 46% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 37% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Irene C Cardwell El?
92.5% of students at Irene C Cardwell El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Irene C Cardwell El?
The largest demographic group at Irene C Cardwell El is Hispanic or Latino at 94.9% of enrollment, in Del Rio, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Irene C Cardwell El?
Irene C Cardwell El has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Irene C Cardwell El rank among schools in Del Rio?
By Resource Investment Index, Irene C Cardwell El ranks #4 of 4 schools in Del Rio, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Del Rio on the city page.
What other schools are in San Felipe-Del Rio Cisd?
Besides Irene C Cardwell El, San Felipe-Del Rio Cisd also operates Del Rio H S (2,447 students), Del Rio Middle (1,347 students), and San Felipe Memorial Middle (671 students). See the San Felipe-Del Rio Cisd district page for the complete list.