Enrollment
539
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Aubrey, TX
James a Monaco
Federal NCES profile for James a Monaco, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 480891012259
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
James a Monaco earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #7 of 12
- public schools in Aubrey · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 31.5%
- free-lunch eligible
James a Monaco has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, James a Monaco ranks #7 of 12 public schools in Aubrey, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.5%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-49% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How James a Monaco compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at James a Monaco
James a Monaco is a mid-sized elementary school in Aubrey, Texas, enrolling 539 students.
At 13.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Texas median, within a few percentage points of the 14.7:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 31.5% free-meal eligibility runs 49% below the Texas average.
With 539 students, its enrollment sits close to the Texas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 883 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #696, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (45%) and African American (22%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 70/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 539 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Aubrey Isd spends $10,823 per pupil, 21% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Aubrey Isd also operates Aubrey H S (1,135 students) and Aubrey Middle (978 students) alongside James a Monaco.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How James a Monaco compares
James a Monaco on the metrics families compare, against 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 | 31.5% | ▼ 49% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 539 | top 45% | - | - |
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.
539
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
31.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
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
22.3%
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
$10,823
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
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 539 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 44.9%
African American 22.4%
Hispanic or Latino 20.4%
Two or More 9.3%
Asian 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 44.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.7, James a Monaco is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Aubrey Isd, which includes James a Monaco.
$10,823
Per student
-21%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 56.8%
State 34.9%
Federal 8.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How James a Monaco Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aubrey H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Aubrey Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jackie Fuller El | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hl Brockett | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to James a Monaco's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,135
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 978
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 688
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 548
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~539 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
Next steps
Verify locally before acting on James a Monaco's federal record.
- Compare James a Monaco against another school. Compare schools
- Aubrey Isd's spending and staffing shape this school. District profile
- Confirm current enrollment and boundaries with the school. Choosing guide
Federal record (CCD 2024-25, CRDC 2021-22) - PlainSchools assigns no subjective rating; the composite quality score is a transparent, reproducible index computed from this cited federal data.
Frequently asked questions about James a Monaco
How many students attend James a Monaco?
James a Monaco has 539 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Aubrey, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at James a Monaco?
The student-teacher ratio at James a Monaco 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 James a Monaco?
31.5% of students at James a Monaco are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of James a Monaco?
The largest demographic group at James a Monaco is White at 44.9% of enrollment, in Aubrey, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for James a Monaco?
James a Monaco has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does James a Monaco rank among public schools in Aubrey?
By Resource Investment Index, James a Monaco ranks #7 of 12 public schools in Aubrey, 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 Aubrey on the city page.
Is James a Monaco a good school?
James a Monaco earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Aubrey Isd?
Besides James a Monaco, Aubrey Isd also operates Aubrey H S (1,135 students), Aubrey Middle (978 students), and Jackie Fuller El (688 students). See the Aubrey Isd district page for the complete list.
Related tools
Every figure on PlainSchools is rendered directly from the source NCES, CRDC and F-33 federal records, no number is typed in by an editor. Each school's figures reflect its most recent NCES/CRDC submission on file. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.