Enrollment
454
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Devine, TX
Devine Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Devine Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 481695006846
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Devine Intermediate School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Texas schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Devine · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.5:1
- large classes for Texas
- 55.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Devine Intermediate School has class sizes larger than 83% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Devine Intermediate School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Devine, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.5:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
55.1%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Devine Intermediate School compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Devine Intermediate School
Devine Intermediate School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Devine, Texas, enrolling 454 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 55.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 454 students, its enrollment sits close to the Texas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 1,293 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #791.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (71%) and White (28%) (diversity index 43/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 454 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
16.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Devine Isd spends $10,873 per pupil, 20% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Devine Isd also operates Devine H S (551 students) and John J Ciavarra El (502 students) alongside Devine Intermediate School.
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 Devine Intermediate School compares
Devine Intermediate School on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.5:1 | ▲ 19% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.1% | ▼ 11% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 454 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
454
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
55.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 83% in Texas - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,873
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
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 454 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 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 70.5%
White 28.0%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 70.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.5, Devine Intermediate School is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Devine Isd, which includes Devine Intermediate School.
$10,873
Per student
-20%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.9%
State 57.9%
Federal 12.2%
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 Devine Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Devine H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John J Ciavarra El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Devine Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Devine Learning Academy | Smaller | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Devine Daep School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Devine Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 551
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 26
- Students per teacher
- -
- Enrollment
- 8
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar elementary 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 (~454 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Devine Intermediate School
How many students attend Devine Intermediate School?
Devine Intermediate School has 454 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Devine, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Devine Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Devine Intermediate School is 17.5:1, which is 19% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Devine Intermediate School?
55.1% of students at Devine Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Devine Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Devine Intermediate School is Hispanic or Latino at 70.5% of enrollment, in Devine, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Devine Intermediate School?
Devine Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Devine Intermediate School rank among public schools in Devine?
By Resource Investment Index, Devine Intermediate School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Devine, 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 Devine on the city page.
Is Devine Intermediate School a good school?
Devine Intermediate School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of 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 Devine Isd?
Besides Devine Intermediate School, Devine Isd also operates Devine H S (551 students), John J Ciavarra El (502 students), and Devine Middle (431 students). See the Devine Isd district page for the complete list.
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