- Enrollment
- 1,065
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Zapata, TX
Fidel and Andrea R Villarreal El
Federal NCES profile for Fidel and Andrea R Villarreal El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 484671009448
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fidel and Andrea R Villarreal El earns 32/100 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 3
- schools in Zapata · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 91.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Fidel and Andrea R Villarreal El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fidel and Andrea R Villarreal El ranks #2 of 3 schools in Zapata, TX.
School address
District: Zapata County Isd · Texas
NCES ID 484671009448 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Fidel and Andrea R Villarreal El held near 463 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 34.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 484671009448 · Zapata, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
445 enr · 13.1:1 · 91.3% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Zapata H S (1,065 students)
Fidel and Andrea R Villarreal El held near 463 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 34.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Fidel and Andrea R Villarreal El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Zapata H S
Zapata H S
1,065 students
- Zapata Middle
Zapata Middle
730 students
- Zapata North E
Zapata North El
571 students
- This school
Fidel and Andrea R Villarreal El
445 students
- Zapata South E
Zapata South El
428 students
- Benavides El 51
Benavides El
51 students
What this shows Fidel and Andrea R Villarreal El reports 445 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fidel and Andrea R Villarreal El compares
Fidel and Andrea R Villarreal 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 11% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 91.3% | ▲ 47% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 445 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
445
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
91.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 35% in Texas - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
43.6%
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
$13,602
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 445 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, Fidel and Andrea R Villarreal El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Zapata County Isd reports $13,602 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fidel and Andrea R Villarreal El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zapata H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Zapata Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Zapata North El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Zapata South El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Benavides El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fidel and Andrea R Villarreal El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 730
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 571
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 428
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 51
- Students per teacher
- 8.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~445 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fidel and Andrea R Villarreal El
How many students attend Fidel and Andrea R Villarreal El?
Fidel and Andrea R Villarreal El has 445 students enrolled. It is a public school in Zapata, TX. CCD year-over-year: 449 (2022-23) → 463 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fidel and Andrea R Villarreal El?
The student-teacher ratio at Fidel and Andrea R Villarreal El is 13.1:1, which is 11% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 17% 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 Fidel and Andrea R Villarreal El?
91.3% of students at Fidel and Andrea R Villarreal El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fidel and Andrea R Villarreal El?
The largest demographic group at Fidel and Andrea R Villarreal El is Hispanic or Latino at 99.8% of enrollment, in Zapata, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fidel and Andrea R Villarreal El?
Fidel and Andrea R Villarreal El has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Fidel and Andrea R Villarreal El rank among schools in Zapata?
By Resource Investment Index, Fidel and Andrea R Villarreal El ranks #2 of 3 schools in Zapata, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Zapata on the city page.
What other schools are in Zapata County Isd?
Besides Fidel and Andrea R Villarreal El, Zapata County Isd also operates Zapata H S (1,065 students), Zapata Middle (730 students), and Zapata North El (571 students). See the Zapata County Isd district page for the complete list.