- Enrollment
- 291
- Students per teacher
- 8.6:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Friona, TX
Friona El
Federal NCES profile for Friona El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 66/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 481998001952
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Friona El earns 66/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Friona · Resource Index
- 66
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.9:1
- students per teacher
- 73.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Friona El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Friona El ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Friona, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Friona El shrank from 312 students in 2022-23 to 295 in 2023-24 (-5.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 23.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-17 students YoY 481998001952 · Friona, TX Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
283 enr · 12.9:1 · 73.4% lunch · RII 66
Nearest enrollment peer: Friona H S (291 students)
Friona El shrank from 312 students in 2022-23 to 295 in 2023-24 (-5.4%). Teacher FTE lost 23.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Friona El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Friona H S
Friona H S
291 students
- This school
Friona El
283 students
- Friona J H
Friona J H
225 students
- Friona Pri
Friona Pri
217 students
What this shows Friona El reports 283 students on the CCD universe file.
How Friona El compares
Friona El 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 | 12.9:1 | ▼ 12% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.4% | ▲ 19% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 283 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
283
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 33% in Texas - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
8.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,560
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 93.3%
White 6.0%
African American 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 93.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.6, Friona El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Friona Isd reports $14,560 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Friona El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friona H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Friona J H | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Friona Pri | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Friona El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 225
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 71/100
- Enrollment
- 217
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
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 (~283 students)
Frequently asked questions about Friona El
How many students attend Friona El?
Friona El has 283 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Friona, TX. CCD year-over-year: 312 (2022-23) → 295 (2023-24), down 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Friona El?
The student-teacher ratio at Friona El is 12.9:1, which is 12% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 18% 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 Friona El?
73.4% of students at Friona El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Friona El?
The largest demographic group at Friona El is Hispanic or Latino at 93.3% of enrollment, in Friona, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Friona El?
Friona El has a Resource Investment Index of 66/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Friona El rank among public schools in Friona?
By Resource Investment Index, Friona El ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Friona, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Friona Isd?
Besides Friona El, Friona Isd also operates Friona H S (291 students), Friona J H (225 students), and Friona Pri (217 students). See the Friona Isd district page for the complete list.