- Enrollment
- 2,699
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Weslaco, TX
21st Century Early Learning Foundations Academy
Federal NCES profile for 21st Century Early Learning Foundations Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 484496013299
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
21st Century Early Learning Foundations Academy earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Texas schools.
- #14 of 16
- schools in Weslaco · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 34.4:1
- large classes for Texas
- 97.1%
- free-lunch eligible
21st Century Early Learning Foundations Academy has class sizes larger than 99% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, 21st Century Early Learning Foundations Academy ranks #14 of 16 schools in Weslaco, TX.
School address
NCES CCD campus card
344 on latest CCD 484496013299 · Weslaco, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
344 enr · 34.4:1 · 97.1% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: Weslaco H S (2,699 students)
Resource Investment Index #14 of 16 schools in Weslaco. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
21st Century Early Learning Foundations Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Weslaco H S
Weslaco H S
2,699 students
- Weslaco East H
Weslaco East H S
2,066 students
- Memorial El
Memorial El
1,109 students
- Dr R E Margo E
Dr R E Margo El
1,085 students
- Central Middle 1,060
Central Middle
1,060 students
- This school 344
21st Century Early Learning Foundations Academy
344 students
What this shows 21st Century Early Learning Foundations Academy reports 344 students on the CCD universe file.
How 21st Century Early Learning Foundations Academy compares
21st Century Early Learning Foundations Academy vs Texas and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 34.4:1 | ▲ 134% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 97.1% | ▲ 57% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 344 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
34.4:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
344
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
97.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% 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
34.4:1
students per teacher
- 134% above state mean
Top 99% in Texas - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$12,558
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 344 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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.
Programs
District finance for Weslaco Isd reports $12,558 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How 21st Century Early Learning Foundations Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weslaco H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Weslaco East H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Memorial El | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dr R E Margo El | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to 21st Century Early Learning Foundations Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,066
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,109
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,085
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,060
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~344 students)
Frequently asked questions about 21st Century Early Learning Foundations Academy
How many students attend 21st Century Early Learning Foundations Academy?
21st Century Early Learning Foundations Academy has 344 students enrolled. It is a public school in Weslaco, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at 21st Century Early Learning Foundations Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at 21st Century Early Learning Foundations Academy is 34.4:1, which is 134% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 119% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at 21st Century Early Learning Foundations Academy?
97.1% of students at 21st Century Early Learning Foundations Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for 21st Century Early Learning Foundations Academy?
21st Century Early Learning Foundations Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does 21st Century Early Learning Foundations Academy rank among schools in Weslaco?
By Resource Investment Index, 21st Century Early Learning Foundations Academy ranks #14 of 16 schools in Weslaco, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Weslaco on the city page.
What other schools are in Weslaco Isd?
Besides 21st Century Early Learning Foundations Academy, Weslaco Isd also operates Weslaco H S (2,699 students), Weslaco East H S (2,066 students), and Memorial El (1,109 students). See the Weslaco Isd district page for the complete list.