- Enrollment
- 2,666
- Students per teacher
- -
Other / mixed grade configuration · Karnes City, TX
Karnes City Pri
Federal NCES profile for Karnes City Pri, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482514013279
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Karnes City Pri earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Karnes City · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 66.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Karnes City Pri has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Karnes City Pri ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Karnes City, TX.
School address
District: Karnes City Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482514013279 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-32 students YoY
Karnes City Pri shrank from 228 students in 2022-23 to 196 in 2023-24 (-14.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 15.5 → 14.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-32 students YoY 482514013279 · Karnes City, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
206 enr · 13.7:1 · 66.2% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Lone Star Virtual Academy (2,666 students)
Karnes City Pri shrank from 228 students in 2022-23 to 196 in 2023-24 (-14.0%). Teacher FTE lost 15.5 → 14.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Karnes City Pri in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lone Star Virt
Lone Star Virtual Academy
2,666 students
- Eschool Prep A
Eschool Prep Academy
1,098 students
- Roger E Sides 296
Roger E Sides El
296 students
- Karnes City H 281
Karnes City H S
281 students
- Karnes City J 234
Karnes City J H
234 students
- This school 206
Karnes City Pri
206 students
What this shows Karnes City Pri reports 206 students on the CCD universe file.
How Karnes City Pri compares
Karnes City Pri is a shrinking 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 | 13.7:1 | ▼ 7% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.2% | ▲ 7% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 206 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
206
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 43% in Texas - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.9%
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
$10,386
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 206 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 81.1%
White 16.0%
African American 1.0%
Two or More 1.0%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 81.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.6, Karnes City Pri is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
District finance for Karnes City Isd reports $10,386 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Karnes City Pri Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lone Star Virtual Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Eschool Prep Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Roger E Sides El | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Karnes City H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Karnes City J H | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Karnes City Pri's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,098
- Students per teacher
- -
- Enrollment
- 296
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 281
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 234
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~206 students)
Frequently asked questions about Karnes City Pri
How many students attend Karnes City Pri?
Karnes City Pri has 206 students enrolled. It is a public school in Karnes City, TX. CCD year-over-year: 228 (2022-23) → 196 (2023-24), down 32.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Karnes City Pri?
The student-teacher ratio at Karnes City Pri is 13.7:1, which is 7% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 13% 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 Karnes City Pri?
66.2% of students at Karnes City Pri are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Karnes City Pri?
The largest demographic group at Karnes City Pri is Hispanic or Latino at 81.1% of enrollment, in Karnes City, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Karnes City Pri?
Karnes City Pri has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Karnes City Pri rank among public schools in Karnes City?
By Resource Investment Index, Karnes City Pri ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Karnes City, 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 Karnes City on the city page.
What other schools are in Karnes City Isd?
Besides Karnes City Pri, Karnes City Isd also operates Lone Star Virtual Academy (2,666 students), Eschool Prep Academy (1,098 students), and Roger E Sides El (296 students). See the Karnes City Isd district page for the complete list.