- Enrollment
- 2,124
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Laredo, TX
F S Lara Academy
Federal NCES profile for F S Lara Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 68/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482679007475
👥 S:T ratio 79
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 95
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
F S Lara Academy earns 68/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #1 of 56
- schools in Laredo · Resource Index
- 68
- Resource Index · Higher
- 5.3:1
- small classes for Texas
- 98.9%
- free-lunch eligible
F S Lara Academy has class sizes smaller than 98% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, F S Lara Academy ranks #1 of 56 schools in Laredo, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
F S Lara Academy shrank from 88 students in 2022-23 to 55 in 2023-24 (-37.5%).
Teacher FTE added 16.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-33 students YoY 482679007475 · Laredo, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
85 enr · 5.3:1 · 98.9% lunch · RII 68
Nearest enrollment peer: Nixon H S (2,124 students)
F S Lara Academy shrank from 88 students in 2022-23 to 55 in 2023-24 (-37.5%). Teacher FTE added 16.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
F S Lara Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Nixon H S
Nixon H S
2,124 students
- Martin H S
Martin H S
1,975 students
- Dr Leo Cigarro
Dr Leo Cigarroa H S
1,379 students
- Lamar Middle
Lamar Middle
1,204 students
- Christen Middl
Christen Middle
1,115 students
- This school 85
F S Lara Academy
85 students
What this shows F S Lara Academy reports 85 students on the CCD universe file.
How F S Lara Academy compares
F S Lara Academy is a shrinking 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 | 5.3:1 | ▼ 64% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.9% | ▲ 60% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 85 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
5.3:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
85
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% 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
5.3:1
students per teacher
- 64% below state mean
Top 2% in Texas - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$12,886
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
Counselors3.2 FTE
Per 27 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 100.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 100.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 0.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 0.0, F S Lara Academy is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
District finance for Laredo Isd reports $12,886 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How F S Lara Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nixon H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Martin H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dr Leo Cigarroa H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lamar Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Christen Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to F S Lara Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,975
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,379
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,204
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,115
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~85 students)
Frequently asked questions about F S Lara Academy
How many students attend F S Lara Academy?
F S Lara Academy has 85 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Laredo, TX. CCD year-over-year: 88 (2022-23) → 55 (2023-24), down 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at F S Lara Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at F S Lara Academy is 5.3:1, which is 64% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 66% 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 F S Lara Academy?
98.9% of students at F S Lara Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of F S Lara Academy?
The largest demographic group at F S Lara Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 100.0% of enrollment, in Laredo, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for F S Lara Academy?
F S Lara Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 68/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does F S Lara Academy rank among schools in Laredo?
By Resource Investment Index, F S Lara Academy ranks #1 of 56 schools in Laredo, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Laredo on the city page.
What other schools are in Laredo Isd?
Besides F S Lara Academy, Laredo Isd also operates Nixon H S (2,124 students), Martin H S (1,975 students), and Dr Leo Cigarroa H S (1,379 students). See the Laredo Isd district page for the complete list.