Enrollment
1,082
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lindale, TX
E J Moss Int
Federal NCES profile for E J Moss Int, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 482751007104
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
E J Moss Int earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Lindale · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 39.4%
- free-lunch eligible
E J Moss Int has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, E J Moss Int ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Lindale, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
71.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.2:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.4%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-36% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How E J Moss Int compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at E J Moss Int
E J Moss Int is a large elementary school in Lindale, Texas, enrolling 1,082 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 39.4% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 91% of state schools at 1,082 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 738 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #38, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (65%) and Hispanic or Latino (21%) (diversity index 53/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 361 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.8% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Lindale Isd spends $10,052 per pupil, 26% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Lindale Isd also operates Lindale H S (1,338 students) and Lindale J H (695 students) alongside E J Moss Int.
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 E J Moss Int compares
E J Moss Int on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.4% | ▼ 36% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,082 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,082
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
39.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 62% in Texas - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$10,052
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 361 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
88
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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
White 65.2%
Hispanic or Latino 20.6%
Two or More 6.2%
African American 6.0%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 65.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.5, E J Moss Int is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lindale Isd, which includes E J Moss Int.
$10,052
Per student
-26%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-39%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.9%
State 42.3%
Federal 15.7%
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 E J Moss Int Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lindale H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lindale J H | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Velma Penny El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| College Street El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Early Childhood Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to E J Moss Int's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,338
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 517
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 462
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~1,082 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about E J Moss Int
How many students attend E J Moss Int?
E J Moss Int has 1,082 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lindale, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at E J Moss Int?
The student-teacher ratio at E J Moss Int is 15.2:1, which is 3% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at E J Moss Int?
39.4% of students at E J Moss Int are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of E J Moss Int?
The largest demographic group at E J Moss Int is White at 65.2% of enrollment, in Lindale, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for E J Moss Int?
E J Moss Int has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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 E J Moss Int rank among elementary schools in Lindale?
By Resource Investment Index, E J Moss Int ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Lindale, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Lindale on the city page.
Is E J Moss Int a good school?
E J Moss Int earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. 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 Lindale Isd?
Besides E J Moss Int, Lindale Isd also operates Lindale H S (1,338 students), Lindale J H (695 students), and Velma Penny El (517 students). See the Lindale Isd district page for the complete list.
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