- Enrollment
- 1,721
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Roma, TX
Emma Vera El
Federal NCES profile for Emma Vera El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483774005788
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Emma Vera El earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #3 of 6
- schools in Roma · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.4:1
- large classes for Texas
- 80.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Emma Vera El has class sizes larger than 83% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Emma Vera El ranks #3 of 6 schools in Roma, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Emma Vera El held near 483 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.9 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+18 students YoY 483774005788 · Roma, TX Other · MID · TRAD
504 enr · 17.4:1 · 80.9% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Roma H S (1,721 students)
Emma Vera El held near 483 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.9 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Emma Vera El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Roma H S
Roma H S
1,721 students
- Roma Middle
Roma Middle
776 students
- Ramiro Barrera 564
Ramiro Barrera Middle
564 students
- Florence J Sco 550
Florence J Scott El
550 students
- Roel a & Celia 526
Roel a & Celia R Saenz El
526 students
- This school 504
Emma Vera El
504 students
What this shows Emma Vera El reports 504 students on the CCD universe file.
How Emma Vera El compares
Emma Vera El 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 | 17.4:1 | ▲ 18% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.9% | ▲ 31% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 504 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
504
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 18% 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
6.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$15,298
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 504 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 99.8%
White 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 99.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 0.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 0.4, Emma Vera El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Roma Isd reports $15,298 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Emma Vera El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roma H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Roma Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ramiro Barrera Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Florence J Scott El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Roel a & Celia R Saenz El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Emma Vera El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 776
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 564
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 550
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 526
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~504 students)
Frequently asked questions about Emma Vera El
How many students attend Emma Vera El?
Emma Vera El has 504 students enrolled. It is a public school in Roma, TX. CCD year-over-year: 465 (2022-23) → 483 (2023-24), nearly flat (+18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Emma Vera El?
The student-teacher ratio at Emma Vera El is 17.4:1, which is 18% 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 Emma Vera El?
80.9% of students at Emma Vera El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Emma Vera El?
The largest demographic group at Emma Vera El is Hispanic or Latino at 99.8% of enrollment, in Roma, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Emma Vera El?
Emma Vera El has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Emma Vera El rank among schools in Roma?
By Resource Investment Index, Emma Vera El ranks #3 of 6 schools in Roma, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Roma on the city page.
What other schools are in Roma Isd?
Besides Emma Vera El, Roma Isd also operates Roma H S (1,721 students), Roma Middle (776 students), and Ramiro Barrera Middle (564 students). See the Roma Isd district page for the complete list.