- Enrollment
- 1,309
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Elsa, TX
Carlos Truan J H
Federal NCES profile for Carlos Truan J H, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 481806005980
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carlos Truan J H earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #2 of 7
- public schools in Elsa · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 89.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Carlos Truan J H has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carlos Truan J H ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Elsa, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
Carlos Truan J H held near 593 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-29 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 45.9 → 47.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-29 students YoY 481806005980 · Elsa, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
584 enr · 13:1 · 89.2% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Edcouch-Elsa H S (1,309 students)
Carlos Truan J H held near 593 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-29 headcount). Teacher FTE added 45.9 → 47.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Carlos Truan J H in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Edcouch-Elsa H
Edcouch-Elsa H S
1,309 students
- This school
Carlos Truan J H
584 students
- L B J El 470
L B J El
470 students
- Ruben C Rodrig 457
Ruben C Rodriguez El
457 students
- Jorge R Gutier 454
Jorge R Gutierrez Early Childhood Center
454 students
- Kennedy El 383
Kennedy El
383 students
What this shows Carlos Truan J H reports 584 students on the CCD universe file.
How Carlos Truan J H compares
Carlos Truan J H held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13:1 | ▼ 12% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.2% | ▲ 44% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 584 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
584
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
89.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% 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
13:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 34% in Texas - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
67.0%
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
$16,208
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 292 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 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 100.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 100.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 0.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 0.0, Carlos Truan J H is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Edcouch-Elsa Isd reports $16,208 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Carlos Truan J H Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edcouch-Elsa H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| L B J El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ruben C Rodriguez El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jorge R Gutierrez Early Childhood Center | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kennedy El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carlos Truan J H's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 470
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 457
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 454
- Students per teacher
- 26.7:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~584 students)
Frequently asked questions about Carlos Truan J H
How many students attend Carlos Truan J H?
Carlos Truan J H has 584 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Elsa, TX. CCD year-over-year: 622 (2022-23) → 593 (2023-24), nearly flat (-29).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carlos Truan J H?
The student-teacher ratio at Carlos Truan J H is 13:1, which is 12% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Carlos Truan J H?
89.2% of students at Carlos Truan J H are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carlos Truan J H?
The largest demographic group at Carlos Truan J H is Hispanic or Latino at 100.0% of enrollment, in Elsa, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carlos Truan J H?
Carlos Truan J H 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 Carlos Truan J H rank among public schools in Elsa?
By Resource Investment Index, Carlos Truan J H ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Elsa, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Elsa on the city page.
What other schools are in Edcouch-Elsa Isd?
Besides Carlos Truan J H, Edcouch-Elsa Isd also operates Edcouch-Elsa H S (1,309 students), L B J El (470 students), and Ruben C Rodriguez El (457 students). See the Edcouch-Elsa Isd district page for the complete list.