Enrollment
502
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Devine, TX
John J Ciavarra El
Federal NCES profile for John J Ciavarra El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481695001468
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John J Ciavarra El earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Devine · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 60.4%
- free-lunch eligible
John J Ciavarra El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John J Ciavarra El ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Devine, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.9:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
60.4%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How John J Ciavarra El compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at John J Ciavarra El
John J Ciavarra El is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Devine, Texas, enrolling 502 students.
At 13.9:1, 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.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 60.4% lands close to the Texas typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 502 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 1,511 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #1,105, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (66%) and White (32%) (diversity index 46/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 502 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Devine Isd spends $10,873 per pupil, 20% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Devine Isd also operates Devine H S (551 students) and Devine Intermediate School (454 students) alongside John J Ciavarra El.
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 John J Ciavarra El compares
John J Ciavarra El on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.9:1 | ▼ 5% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.4% | ▼ 2% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 502 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
502
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
60.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 46% in Texas - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.5%
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
$10,873
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 502 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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.
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
Hispanic or Latino 66.1%
White 32.3%
Two or More 0.8%
Asian 0.6%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 66.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.9, John J Ciavarra El is about as mixed as the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Devine Isd, which includes John J Ciavarra El.
$10,873
Per student
-20%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.9%
State 57.9%
Federal 12.2%
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 John J Ciavarra El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Devine H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Devine Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Devine Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Devine Learning Academy | Smaller | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Devine Daep School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to John J Ciavarra El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 551
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 454
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 26
- Students per teacher
- -
- Enrollment
- 8
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other 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 (~502 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about John J Ciavarra El
How many students attend John J Ciavarra El?
John J Ciavarra El has 502 students enrolled. It is a public school in Devine, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John J Ciavarra El?
The student-teacher ratio at John J Ciavarra El is 13.9:1, which is 5% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 11% 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 John J Ciavarra El?
60.4% of students at John J Ciavarra El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John J Ciavarra El?
The largest demographic group at John J Ciavarra El is Hispanic or Latino at 66.1% of enrollment, in Devine, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John J Ciavarra El?
John J Ciavarra El has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 John J Ciavarra El rank among public schools in Devine?
By Resource Investment Index, John J Ciavarra El ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Devine, 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 Devine on the city page.
Is John J Ciavarra El a good school?
John J Ciavarra El earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. 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 Devine Isd?
Besides John J Ciavarra El, Devine Isd also operates Devine H S (551 students), Devine Intermediate School (454 students), and Devine Middle (431 students). See the Devine Isd district page for the complete list.
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