- Enrollment
- 551
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
John J Ciavarra El held near 531 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 36.5 → 36.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 481695001468 · Devine, TX Other · MID · TRAD
502 enr · 13.9:1 · 60.4% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Devine H S (551 students)
John J Ciavarra El held near 531 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE held 36.5 → 36.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
John J Ciavarra El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Devine H S
Devine H S
551 students
- This school
John J Ciavarra El
502 students
- Devine Interme
Devine Intermediate School
454 students
- Devine Middle
Devine Middle
431 students
- Devine Learnin 26
Devine Learning Academy
26 students
- Devine Daep Sc 8
Devine Daep School
8 students
What this shows John J Ciavarra El reports 502 students on the CCD universe file.
How John J Ciavarra El compares
John J Ciavarra El held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.9:1 | ▼ 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 methodology
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
$10,330
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 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.
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
District finance for Devine Isd reports $10,330 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~502 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 540 (2022-23) → 531 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.