- Enrollment
- 1,313
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Joshua, TX
Caddo Grove El
Federal NCES profile for Caddo Grove El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482493010859
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Caddo Grove El earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #4 of 6
- schools in Joshua · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- students per teacher
- 64.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Caddo Grove El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Caddo Grove El ranks #4 of 6 schools in Joshua, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+34 students YoY
Caddo Grove El grew from 595 students in 2022-23 to 629 in 2023-24 (+5.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 39.0 → 38.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+34 students YoY 482493010859 · Joshua, TX Other · MID · TRAD
611 enr · 15.7:1 · 64.5% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Joshua H S (1,313 students)
Caddo Grove El grew from 595 students in 2022-23 to 629 in 2023-24 (+5.7%). Teacher FTE lost 39.0 → 38.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Caddo Grove 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
- A G Elder El
A G Elder El
670 students
- Tom and Nita N
Tom and Nita Nichols Middle
654 students
- This school
Caddo Grove El
611 students
What this shows Caddo Grove El reports 611 students on the CCD universe file.
How Caddo Grove El compares
Caddo Grove 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 | 15.7:1 | ▲ 7% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.5% | ▲ 4% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 611 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
611
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 68% in Texas - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 611 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 55.8%
White 39.4%
Two or More 2.8%
African American 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 55.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.2, Caddo Grove 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 Caddo Grove 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 | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| A G Elder El | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tom and Nita Nichols Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Caddo Grove 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
- 670
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 654
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~611 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Caddo Grove El
How many students attend Caddo Grove El?
Caddo Grove El has 611 students enrolled. It is a public school in Joshua, TX. CCD year-over-year: 595 (2022-23) → 629 (2023-24), up 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Caddo Grove El?
The student-teacher ratio at Caddo Grove El is 15.7:1, which is 7% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Caddo Grove El?
64.5% of students at Caddo Grove El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Caddo Grove El?
The largest demographic group at Caddo Grove El is Hispanic or Latino at 55.8% of enrollment, in Joshua, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Caddo Grove El?
Caddo Grove El has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Caddo Grove El rank among schools in Joshua?
By Resource Investment Index, Caddo Grove El ranks #4 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 Caddo Grove 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.