Enrollment
670
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Joshua, TX
A G Elder El
Federal NCES profile for A G Elder El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482493006126
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
A G Elder El earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Texas schools.
- #3 of 6
- schools in Joshua · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.8:1
- large classes for Texas
- 54.4%
- free-lunch eligible
A G Elder El has class sizes larger than 78% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, A G Elder El ranks #3 of 6 schools in Joshua, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.8:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
54.4%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How A G Elder El compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at A G Elder El
A G Elder El is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Joshua, Texas, enrolling 670 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 54.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 670 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 1,428 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #670.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (48%) and White (46%) (diversity index 56/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 670 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
13.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 15.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Joshua Isd also operates Joshua H S (1,313 students) and North Joshua El (733 students) alongside A G Elder 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 A G Elder El compares
A G Elder 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 | 16.8:1 | ▲ 14% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.4% | ▼ 12% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 670 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
670
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
54.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 78% in Texas - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,289
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 670 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 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
Hispanic or Latino 47.9%
White 45.7%
African American 3.1%
Two or More 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Asian 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.0, A G Elder El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Joshua Isd, which includes A G Elder El.
$11,289
Per student
-17%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.9%
State 47.4%
Federal 15.6%
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 A G Elder El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joshua H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Joshua El | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| R C Loflin Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tom and Nita Nichols Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Caddo Grove El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to A G Elder El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,313
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 733
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 696
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 654
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 611
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~670 students)
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Frequently asked questions about A G Elder El
How many students attend A G Elder El?
A G Elder El has 670 students enrolled. It is a public school in Joshua, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at A G Elder El?
The student-teacher ratio at A G Elder El is 16.8:1, which is 14% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at A G Elder El?
54.4% of students at A G Elder El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of A G Elder El?
The largest demographic group at A G Elder El is Hispanic or Latino at 47.9% of enrollment, in Joshua, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for A G Elder El?
A G Elder El has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 A G Elder El rank among schools in Joshua?
By Resource Investment Index, A G Elder El ranks #3 of 6 schools in Joshua, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Joshua on the city page.
Is A G Elder El a good school?
A G Elder El earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of 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 Joshua Isd?
Besides A G Elder El, Joshua Isd also operates Joshua H S (1,313 students), North Joshua El (733 students), and R C Loflin Middle (696 students). See the Joshua Isd district page for the complete list.
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