- Enrollment
- 1,992
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Donna, TX
J W Caceres Discovery Int Academy
Federal NCES profile for J W Caceres Discovery Int Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 481739006244
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
J W Caceres Discovery Int Academy earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #10 of 20
- public schools in Donna · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 93.9%
- free-lunch eligible
J W Caceres Discovery Int Academy has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, J W Caceres Discovery Int Academy ranks #10 of 20 public schools in Donna, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
J W Caceres Discovery Int Academy grew from 262 students in 2022-23 to 285 in 2023-24 (+8.8%).
Teacher FTE added 20.1 → 21.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+23 students YoY 481739006244 · Donna, TX Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
299 enr · 14.9:1 · 93.9% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Donna H S (1,992 students)
J W Caceres Discovery Int Academy grew from 262 students in 2022-23 to 285 in 2023-24 (+8.8%). Teacher FTE added 20.1 → 21.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
J W Caceres Discovery Int Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Donna H S
Donna H S
1,992 students
- Donna North H
Donna North H S
1,974 students
- Veterans Middl
Veterans Middle
866 students
- Maria Alicia P 688
Maria Alicia P Munoz El
688 students
- W a Todd Middl 670
W a Todd Middle
670 students
- This school 299
J W Caceres Discovery Int Academy
299 students
What this shows J W Caceres Discovery Int Academy reports 299 students on the CCD universe file.
How J W Caceres Discovery Int Academy compares
J W Caceres Discovery Int Academy is a growing 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 | 14.9:1 | ▲ 1% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 93.9% | ▲ 52% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 299 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
299
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
93.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% 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
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 58% in Texas - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
47.2%
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
$15,197
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
Counselors0.8 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 99.0%
White 1.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 99.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 2.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 2.0, J W Caceres Discovery Int Academy is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Donna Isd reports $15,197 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How J W Caceres Discovery Int Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donna H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Donna North H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Veterans Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Maria Alicia P Munoz El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| W a Todd Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to J W Caceres Discovery Int Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,974
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 866
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 688
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 670
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~299 students)
Frequently asked questions about J W Caceres Discovery Int Academy
How many students attend J W Caceres Discovery Int Academy?
J W Caceres Discovery Int Academy has 299 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Donna, TX. CCD year-over-year: 262 (2022-23) → 285 (2023-24), up 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at J W Caceres Discovery Int Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at J W Caceres Discovery Int Academy is 14.9:1, which is 1% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at J W Caceres Discovery Int Academy?
93.9% of students at J W Caceres Discovery Int Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of J W Caceres Discovery Int Academy?
The largest demographic group at J W Caceres Discovery Int Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 99.0% of enrollment, in Donna, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for J W Caceres Discovery Int Academy?
J W Caceres Discovery Int Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 J W Caceres Discovery Int Academy rank among public schools in Donna?
By Resource Investment Index, J W Caceres Discovery Int Academy ranks #10 of 20 public schools in Donna, 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 Donna on the city page.
What other schools are in Donna Isd?
Besides J W Caceres Discovery Int Academy, Donna Isd also operates Donna H S (1,992 students), Donna North H S (1,974 students), and Veterans Middle (866 students). See the Donna Isd district page for the complete list.