- Enrollment
- 2,936
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fort Worth, TX
Mary Harris El
Federal NCES profile for Mary Harris El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481591012630
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mary Harris El earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Texas schools.
- #53 of 157
- schools in Fort Worth · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.2:1
- small classes for Texas
- 83.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Mary Harris El has class sizes smaller than 75% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mary Harris El ranks #53 of 157 schools in Fort Worth, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Mary Harris El held near 374 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 36.8 → 28.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 481591012630 · Fort Worth, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
438 enr · 12.2:1 · 83.8% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: North Crowley H S (2,936 students)
Mary Harris El held near 374 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 36.8 → 28.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Mary Harris El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Crowley
North Crowley H S
2,936 students
- Crowley H S
Crowley H S
2,433 students
- Summer Creek M 1,035
Summer Creek Middle
1,035 students
- Richard Allie 1,008
Richard Allie Middle
1,008 students
- Crowley Middle 821
Crowley Middle
821 students
- This school 438
Mary Harris El
438 students
What this shows Mary Harris El reports 438 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mary Harris El compares
Mary Harris 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 | 12.2:1 | ▼ 17% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.8% | ▲ 35% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 438 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
438
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 25% in Texas - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.3%
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
$12,317
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 438 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
48
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 72.4%
Hispanic or Latino 17.4%
Two or More 5.7%
White 2.1%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: African American at 72.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.2, Mary Harris El is about as mixed as the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Crowley Isd reports $12,317 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mary Harris El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Crowley H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Crowley H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Summer Creek Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Richard Allie Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Crowley Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mary Harris El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,433
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 1,035
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,008
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 821
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~438 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Mary Harris El
How many students attend Mary Harris El?
Mary Harris El has 438 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fort Worth, TX. CCD year-over-year: 389 (2022-23) → 374 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mary Harris El?
The student-teacher ratio at Mary Harris El is 12.2:1, which is 17% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 22% 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 Mary Harris El?
83.8% of students at Mary Harris El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mary Harris El?
The largest demographic group at Mary Harris El is African American at 72.4% of enrollment, in Fort Worth, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mary Harris El?
Mary Harris El has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Mary Harris El rank among schools in Fort Worth?
By Resource Investment Index, Mary Harris El ranks #53 of 157 schools in Fort Worth, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Fort Worth on the city page.
What other schools are in Crowley Isd?
Besides Mary Harris El, Crowley Isd also operates North Crowley H S (2,936 students), Crowley H S (2,433 students), and Summer Creek Middle (1,035 students). See the Crowley Isd district page for the complete list.