- Enrollment
- 370
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Falfurrias, TX
Falfurrias Innovation Academy
Federal NCES profile for Falfurrias Innovation Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 481158013895
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 75
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Falfurrias Innovation Academy earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in Falfurrias · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 97.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Falfurrias Innovation Academy has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Falfurrias Innovation Academy ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Falfurrias, TX.
School address
District: Brooks County Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481158013895 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Falfurrias Innovation Academy shrank from 179 students in 2022-23 to 161 in 2023-24 (-10.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 9.4 → 8.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-18 students YoY 481158013895 · Falfurrias, TX Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
124 enr · 13.8:1 · 97.2% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Falfurrias H S (370 students)
Falfurrias Innovation Academy shrank from 179 students in 2022-23 to 161 in 2023-24 (-10.1%). Teacher FTE lost 9.4 → 8.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Falfurrias Innovation Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Falfurrias H S
Falfurrias H S
370 students
- Falfurrias J H
Falfurrias J H
279 students
- Falfurrias El
Falfurrias El
251 students
- Lasater El
Lasater El
156 students
- This school 124
Falfurrias Innovation Academy
124 students
What this shows Falfurrias Innovation Academy reports 124 students on the CCD universe file.
How Falfurrias Innovation Academy compares
Falfurrias Innovation 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 | 13.8:1 | ▼ 6% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 97.2% | ▲ 57% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 124 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
124
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
97.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 45% in Texas - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
62.1%
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
$16,726
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 124 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 96.0%
White 4.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 96.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.7, Falfurrias Innovation Academy is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Brooks County Isd reports $16,726 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Falfurrias Innovation Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Falfurrias H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Falfurrias J H | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Falfurrias El | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lasater El | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Falfurrias Innovation Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 279
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 251
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 156
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~124 students)
Frequently asked questions about Falfurrias Innovation Academy
How many students attend Falfurrias Innovation Academy?
Falfurrias Innovation Academy has 124 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Falfurrias, TX. CCD year-over-year: 179 (2022-23) → 161 (2023-24), down 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Falfurrias Innovation Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Falfurrias Innovation Academy is 13.8:1, which is 6% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 12% 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 Falfurrias Innovation Academy?
97.2% of students at Falfurrias Innovation Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Falfurrias Innovation Academy?
The largest demographic group at Falfurrias Innovation Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 96.0% of enrollment, in Falfurrias, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Falfurrias Innovation Academy?
Falfurrias Innovation Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Falfurrias Innovation Academy rank among public schools in Falfurrias?
By Resource Investment Index, Falfurrias Innovation Academy ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Falfurrias, 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 Falfurrias on the city page.
What other schools are in Brooks County Isd?
Besides Falfurrias Innovation Academy, Brooks County Isd also operates Falfurrias H S (370 students), Falfurrias J H (279 students), and Falfurrias El (251 students). See the Brooks County Isd district page for the complete list.