Enrollment
330
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · La Feria, TX
David G Sanchez El
Federal NCES profile for David G Sanchez El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482604011160
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
David G Sanchez El earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #4 of 4
- schools in La Feria · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 89.3%
- free-lunch eligible
David G Sanchez El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, David G Sanchez El ranks #4 of 4 schools in La Feria, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
89.3%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How David G Sanchez El compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at David G Sanchez El
David G Sanchez El is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in La Feria, Texas, enrolling 330 students.
At 13.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Texas median, within a few percentage points of the 14.7:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need is high: 89.3% of students qualify for free meals, 44% above the Texas average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 330 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 1,160 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #297.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (97% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 5/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 29.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
La Feria Isd also operates La Feria H S (901 students) and Sam Houston El (456 students) alongside David G Sanchez 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 David G Sanchez El compares
David G Sanchez 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 | 13.8:1 | ▼ 6% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.3% | ▲ 44% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 330 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
330
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
89.3%
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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 45% in Texas - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.3%
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
$14,020
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $13,644
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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.
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 97.3%
White 2.1%
African American 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 97.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 5.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 5.3, David G Sanchez El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for La Feria Isd, which includes David G Sanchez El.
$14,020
Per student
+3%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 14.1%
State 56.9%
Federal 29.0%
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 David G Sanchez El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Feria H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sam Houston El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| W B Green J H | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Noemi Dominguez El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| C E Vail El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to David G Sanchez El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 901
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- 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
- 376
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~330 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about David G Sanchez El
How many students attend David G Sanchez El?
David G Sanchez El has 330 students enrolled. It is a public school in La Feria, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at David G Sanchez El?
The student-teacher ratio at David G Sanchez El is 13.8:1, which is 6% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 12% 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 David G Sanchez El?
89.3% of students at David G Sanchez El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of David G Sanchez El?
The largest demographic group at David G Sanchez El is Hispanic or Latino at 97.3% of enrollment, in La Feria, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for David G Sanchez El?
David G Sanchez El has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does David G Sanchez El rank among schools in La Feria?
By Resource Investment Index, David G Sanchez El ranks #4 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.
Is David G Sanchez El a good school?
David G Sanchez El earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools. 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 La Feria Isd?
Besides David G Sanchez 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.
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