Enrollment
711
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Manvel, TX
Red Duke El
Federal NCES profile for Red Duke El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480809012913
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 79
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Red Duke El earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Manvel · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.8:1
- large classes for Texas
- 35.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Red Duke El has class sizes larger than 85% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Red Duke El ranks #2 of 3 schools in Manvel, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.8:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.1%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-43% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Red Duke El compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Red Duke El
Red Duke El is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Manvel, Texas, enrolling 711 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 35.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 711 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 1,065 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #491.
Its student body is led by African American (34%) and Hispanic or Latino (30%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 74/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 711 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.4% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Alvin Isd spends $10,659 per pupil, 22% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Alvin Isd also operates Alvin H S (2,766 students) and Shadow Creek H S (2,599 students) alongside Red Duke El.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Red Duke El compares
Red Duke El on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.8:1 | ▲ 21% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.1% | ▼ 43% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 711 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
711
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
35.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 85% in Texas - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
8.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$10,659
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
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 711 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 33.5%
Hispanic or Latino 29.8%
Asian 20.0%
White 11.8%
Two or More 4.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 33.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.3, Red Duke El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Alvin Isd, which includes Red Duke El.
$10,659
Per student
-22%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.1%
State 54.1%
Federal 10.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Red Duke El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alvin H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Shadow Creek H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Manvel H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Iowa Colony H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dr Ronald E Mcnair J H | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Red Duke El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,766
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,599
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 2,238
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,781
- Students per teacher
- 27.4:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
- Enrollment
- 1,034
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~711 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Red Duke El
How many students attend Red Duke El?
Red Duke El has 711 students enrolled. It is a public school in Manvel, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Red Duke El?
The student-teacher ratio at Red Duke El is 17.8:1, which is 21% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Red Duke El?
35.1% of students at Red Duke El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Red Duke El?
The largest demographic group at Red Duke El is African American at 33.5% of enrollment, in Manvel, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Red Duke El?
Red Duke El has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Red Duke El rank among schools in Manvel?
By Resource Investment Index, Red Duke El ranks #2 of 3 schools in Manvel, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Manvel on the city page.
Is Red Duke El a good school?
Red Duke El earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Alvin Isd?
Besides Red Duke El, Alvin Isd also operates Alvin H S (2,766 students), Shadow Creek H S (2,599 students), and Manvel H S (2,238 students). See the Alvin Isd district page for the complete list.
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