- Enrollment
- 2,326
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Eagle Pass, TX
Kennedy El
Federal NCES profile for Kennedy El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481773008868
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kennedy El earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #2 of 5
- schools in Eagle Pass · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.2:1
- large classes for Texas
- 76.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Kennedy El has class sizes larger than 93% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kennedy El ranks #2 of 5 schools in Eagle Pass, TX.
School address
District: Eagle Pass Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481773008868 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+26 students YoY
Kennedy El grew from 376 students in 2022-23 to 402 in 2023-24 (+6.9%).
Teacher FTE held 21.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+26 students YoY 481773008868 · Eagle Pass, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
424 enr · 20.2:1 · 76.3% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Eagle Pass H S (2,326 students)
Kennedy El grew from 376 students in 2022-23 to 402 in 2023-24 (+6.9%). Teacher FTE held 21.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Kennedy El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Eagle Pass H S
Eagle Pass H S
2,326 students
- C C Winn H S
C C Winn H S
1,878 students
- Eagle Pass J H
Eagle Pass J H
1,040 students
- Memorial J H 927
Memorial J H
927 students
- Armando Cerna 588
Armando Cerna El
588 students
- This school 424
Kennedy El
424 students
What this shows Kennedy El reports 424 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kennedy El compares
Kennedy El 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 | 20.2:1 | ▲ 37% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.3% | ▲ 23% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 424 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.2:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
424
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
20.2:1
students per teacher
- 37% above state mean
Top 93% in Texas - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
27.4%
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
$12,625
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 424 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 99.5%
White 0.2%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 99.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 1.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 1.0, Kennedy El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
District finance for Eagle Pass Isd reports $12,625 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kennedy El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle Pass H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| C C Winn H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eagle Pass J H | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Memorial J H | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Armando Cerna El | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kennedy El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,878
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 1,040
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 927
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 588
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~424 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kennedy El
How many students attend Kennedy El?
Kennedy El has 424 students enrolled. It is a public school in Eagle Pass, TX. CCD year-over-year: 376 (2022-23) → 402 (2023-24), up 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kennedy El?
The student-teacher ratio at Kennedy El is 20.2:1, which is 37% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kennedy El?
76.3% of students at Kennedy El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kennedy El?
The largest demographic group at Kennedy El is Hispanic or Latino at 99.5% of enrollment, in Eagle Pass, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kennedy El?
Kennedy El has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower 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 Kennedy El rank among schools in Eagle Pass?
By Resource Investment Index, Kennedy El ranks #2 of 5 schools in Eagle Pass, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Eagle Pass on the city page.
What other schools are in Eagle Pass Isd?
Besides Kennedy El, Eagle Pass Isd also operates Eagle Pass H S (2,326 students), C C Winn H S (1,878 students), and Eagle Pass J H (1,040 students). See the Eagle Pass Isd district page for the complete list.