- Enrollment
- 1,861
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Victoria, TX
Early Childhood Center at Fw Gross
Federal NCES profile for Early Childhood Center at Fw Gross, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 484415014330
👥 S:T ratio 3
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Early Childhood Center at Fw Gross earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Texas schools.
- #18 of 18
- schools in Victoria · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.3:1
- large classes for Texas
- 98.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Early Childhood Center at Fw Gross has class sizes larger than 97% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Early Childhood Center at Fw Gross ranks #18 of 18 schools in Victoria, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Early Childhood Center at Fw Gross grew from 162 students in 2022-23 to 176 in 2023-24 (+8.6%).
Teacher FTE added 7.0 → 10.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+14 students YoY 484415014330 · Victoria, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
170 enr · 24.3:1 · 98.1% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Victoria East H S (1,861 students)
Early Childhood Center at Fw Gross grew from 162 students in 2022-23 to 176 in 2023-24 (+8.6%). Teacher FTE added 7.0 → 10.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Early Childhood Center at Fw Gross in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Victoria East
Victoria East H S
1,861 students
- Victoria West
Victoria West H S
1,723 students
- Harold Cade Mi 730
Harold Cade Middle
730 students
- Howell Middle 716
Howell Middle
716 students
- Stem Middle 641
Stem Middle
641 students
- This school 170
Early Childhood Center at Fw Gross
170 students
What this shows Early Childhood Center at Fw Gross reports 170 students on the CCD universe file.
How Early Childhood Center at Fw Gross compares
Early Childhood Center at Fw Gross 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 | 24.3:1 | ▲ 65% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.1% | ▲ 58% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 170 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.3:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
170
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% 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
24.3:1
students per teacher
- 65% above state mean
Top 97% in Texas - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
21.2%
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
$11,524
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
Counselors0.5 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.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 77.6%
White 12.4%
African American 5.9%
Two or More 2.9%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 77.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.8, Early Childhood Center at Fw Gross is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
District finance for Victoria Isd reports $11,524 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Early Childhood Center at Fw Gross Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria East H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Victoria West H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Harold Cade Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Howell Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Stem Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Early Childhood Center at Fw Gross's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,723
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 730
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 716
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 641
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~170 students)
Frequently asked questions about Early Childhood Center at Fw Gross
How many students attend Early Childhood Center at Fw Gross?
Early Childhood Center at Fw Gross has 170 students enrolled. It is a public school in Victoria, TX. CCD year-over-year: 162 (2022-23) → 176 (2023-24), up 14.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Early Childhood Center at Fw Gross?
The student-teacher ratio at Early Childhood Center at Fw Gross is 24.3:1, which is 65% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 55% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Early Childhood Center at Fw Gross?
98.1% of students at Early Childhood Center at Fw Gross are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Early Childhood Center at Fw Gross?
The largest demographic group at Early Childhood Center at Fw Gross is Hispanic or Latino at 77.6% of enrollment, in Victoria, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Early Childhood Center at Fw Gross?
Early Childhood Center at Fw Gross has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 Early Childhood Center at Fw Gross rank among schools in Victoria?
By Resource Investment Index, Early Childhood Center at Fw Gross ranks #18 of 18 schools in Victoria, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Victoria on the city page.
What other schools are in Victoria Isd?
Besides Early Childhood Center at Fw Gross, Victoria Isd also operates Victoria East H S (1,861 students), Victoria West H S (1,723 students), and Harold Cade Middle (730 students). See the Victoria Isd district page for the complete list.