- Enrollment
- 901
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · La Feria, TX
C E Vail El
Federal NCES profile for C E Vail El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482604002929
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
C E Vail El earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #1 of 4
- schools in La Feria · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.3:1
- large classes for Texas
- 94.8%
- free-lunch eligible
C E Vail El has class sizes larger than 74% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, C E Vail El ranks #1 of 4 schools in La Feria, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
C E Vail El shrank from 366 students in 2022-23 to 346 in 2023-24 (-5.5%).
Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 25.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-20 students YoY 482604002929 · La Feria, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
376 enr · 16.3:1 · 94.8% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: La Feria H S (901 students)
C E Vail El shrank from 366 students in 2022-23 to 346 in 2023-24 (-5.5%). Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 25.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
C E Vail El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- La Feria H S
La Feria H S
901 students
- Sam Houston El
Sam Houston El
456 students
- W B Green J H
W B Green J H
391 students
- Noemi Domingue
Noemi Dominguez El
387 students
- This school
C E Vail El
376 students
- David G Sanche 330
David G Sanchez El
330 students
What this shows C E Vail El reports 376 students on the CCD universe file.
How C E Vail El compares
C E Vail El is a shrinking 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 | 16.3:1 | ▲ 11% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 94.8% | ▲ 53% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 376 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
376
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
94.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% 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
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 74% in Texas - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.3%
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
$14,044
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 96.5%
White 2.1%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 96.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 6.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 6.8, C E Vail El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for La Feria Isd reports $14,044 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How C E Vail El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Feria H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sam Houston El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| W B Green J H | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Noemi Dominguez El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| David G Sanchez El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to C E Vail El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 456
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 391
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 387
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 330
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~376 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about C E Vail El
How many students attend C E Vail El?
C E Vail El has 376 students enrolled. It is a public school in La Feria, TX. CCD year-over-year: 366 (2022-23) → 346 (2023-24), down 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at C E Vail El?
The student-teacher ratio at C E Vail El is 16.3:1, which is 11% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at C E Vail El?
94.8% of students at C E Vail El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of C E Vail El?
The largest demographic group at C E Vail El is Hispanic or Latino at 96.5% of enrollment, in La Feria, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for C E Vail El?
C E Vail El has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does C E Vail El rank among schools in La Feria?
By Resource Investment Index, C E Vail El ranks #1 of 4 schools in La Feria, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in La Feria on the city page.
What other schools are in La Feria Isd?
Besides C E Vail El, La Feria Isd also operates La Feria H S (901 students), Sam Houston El (456 students), and W B Green J H (391 students). See the La Feria Isd district page for the complete list.