- Enrollment
- 177
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Junction, TX
Junction El
Federal NCES profile for Junction El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482502002795
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Junction El earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Junction · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.8:1
- students per teacher
- 64.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Junction El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Junction El ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Junction, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Junction El held near 303 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 23.5 → 23.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 482502002795 · Junction, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
294 enr · 12.8:1 · 64.4% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Junction H S (177 students)
Junction El held near 303 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 23.5 → 23.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Junction El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Junction El
294 students
- Junction H S
Junction H S
177 students
- Junction Middl
Junction Middle
118 students
What this shows Junction El reports 294 students on the CCD universe file.
How Junction El compares
Junction 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 | 12.8:1 | ▼ 13% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.4% | ▲ 4% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 294 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
294
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 32% in Texas - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.8%
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
$13,759
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 294 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 54.4%
Hispanic or Latino 42.2%
Two or More 2.4%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 54.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.5, Junction El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Junction Isd reports $13,759 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Junction El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junction H S | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Junction Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Junction El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 118
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~294 students)
Frequently asked questions about Junction El
How many students attend Junction El?
Junction El has 294 students enrolled. It is a public school in Junction, TX. CCD year-over-year: 303 (2022-23) → 303 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Junction El?
The student-teacher ratio at Junction El is 12.8:1, which is 13% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 18% 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 Junction El?
64.4% of students at Junction El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Junction El?
The largest demographic group at Junction El is White at 54.4% of enrollment, in Junction, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Junction El?
Junction El has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Junction El rank among public schools in Junction?
By Resource Investment Index, Junction El ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Junction, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Junction Isd?
Besides Junction El, Junction Isd also operates Junction H S (177 students) and Junction Middle (118 students). See the Junction Isd district page for the complete list.