- Enrollment
- 1,313
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+50 students YoY
A G Elder El grew from 620 students in 2022-23 to 670 in 2023-24 (+8.1%).
Teacher FTE added 40.5 → 41.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+50 students YoY 482493006126 · Joshua, TX Other · MID · TRAD
670 enr · 16.8:1 · 54.4% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Joshua H S (1,313 students)
A G Elder El grew from 620 students in 2022-23 to 670 in 2023-24 (+8.1%). Teacher FTE added 40.5 → 41.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
A G Elder El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Joshua H S
Joshua H S
1,313 students
- North Joshua E
North Joshua El
733 students
- R C Loflin Mid
R C Loflin Middle
696 students
- This school
A G Elder El
670 students
- Tom and Nita N
Tom and Nita Nichols Middle
654 students
- Caddo Grove El
Caddo Grove El
611 students
What this shows A G Elder El reports 670 students on the CCD universe file.
How A G Elder El compares
A G Elder 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,068
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 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.
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
District finance for Joshua Isd reports $12,068 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~670 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 620 (2022-23) → 670 (2023-24), up 50.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.