- Enrollment
- 1,135
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+130 students YoY
James a Monaco grew from 537 students in 2022-23 to 667 in 2023-24 (+24.2%).
Teacher FTE added 40.0 → 43.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+130 students YoY 480891012259 · Aubrey, TX Elementary · MID · TRAD
539 enr · 13.8:1 · 31.5% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Aubrey H S (1,135 students)
James a Monaco grew from 537 students in 2022-23 to 667 in 2023-24 (+24.2%). Teacher FTE added 40.0 → 43.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
James a Monaco in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Aubrey H S
Aubrey H S
1,135 students
- Aubrey Middle
Aubrey Middle
978 students
- Jackie Fuller
Jackie Fuller El
688 students
- Hl Brockett
Hl Brockett
548 students
- This school
James a Monaco
539 students
What this shows James a Monaco reports 539 students on the CCD universe file.
How James a Monaco compares
James a Monaco 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 | 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 methodology
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
$10,369
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 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.
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
District finance for Aubrey Isd reports $10,369 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~539 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 537 (2022-23) → 667 (2023-24), up 130.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.