- Enrollment
- 291
- Students per teacher
- 8.6:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Friona, TX
Friona Pri
Federal NCES profile for Friona Pri, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 68/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481998006704
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Friona Pri earns 68/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Friona · Resource Index
- 68
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.8:1
- small classes for Texas
- 73.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Friona Pri has class sizes smaller than 86% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Friona Pri ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Friona, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Friona Pri shrank from 230 students in 2022-23 to 213 in 2023-24 (-7.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 20.5 → 19.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-17 students YoY 481998006704 · Friona, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
217 enr · 10.8:1 · 73.5% lunch · RII 68
Nearest enrollment peer: Friona H S (291 students)
Friona Pri shrank from 230 students in 2022-23 to 213 in 2023-24 (-7.4%). Teacher FTE lost 20.5 → 19.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Friona Pri in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Friona H S
Friona H S
291 students
- Friona El
Friona El
283 students
- Friona J H
Friona J H
225 students
- This school
Friona Pri
217 students
What this shows Friona Pri reports 217 students on the CCD universe file.
How Friona Pri compares
Friona Pri 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 | 10.8:1 | ▼ 27% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.5% | ▲ 19% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 217 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.8:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
217
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.5%
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
10.8:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 14% in Texas - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
9.2%
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
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 93.1%
White 6.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Two or More 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 93.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.0, Friona Pri 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 Pri Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friona H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Friona El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Friona J H | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Friona Pri's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 283
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
- Enrollment
- 225
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 71/100
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 (~217 students)
Frequently asked questions about Friona Pri
How many students attend Friona Pri?
Friona Pri has 217 students enrolled. It is a public school in Friona, TX. CCD year-over-year: 230 (2022-23) → 213 (2023-24), down 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Friona Pri?
The student-teacher ratio at Friona Pri is 10.8:1, which is 27% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 31% 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 Pri?
73.5% of students at Friona Pri are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Friona Pri?
The largest demographic group at Friona Pri is Hispanic or Latino at 93.1% of enrollment, in Friona, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Friona Pri?
Friona Pri 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, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Friona Pri rank among public schools in Friona?
By Resource Investment Index, Friona Pri ranks #2 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 Pri, Friona Isd also operates Friona H S (291 students), Friona El (283 students), and Friona J H (225 students). See the Friona Isd district page for the complete list.