- Enrollment
- 1,309
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Elsa, TX
Kennedy El
Federal NCES profile for Kennedy El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 481806001603
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kennedy El earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #3 of 7
- public schools in Elsa · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.7:1
- large classes for Texas
- 95.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Kennedy El has class sizes larger than 77% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kennedy El ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Elsa, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Kennedy El held near 363 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.8 → 26.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 481806001603 · Elsa, TX Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
383 enr · 16.7:1 · 95.3% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Edcouch-Elsa H S (1,309 students)
Kennedy El held near 363 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.8 → 26.2 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
- Edcouch-Elsa H
Edcouch-Elsa H S
1,309 students
- Carlos Truan J
Carlos Truan J H
584 students
- L B J El 470
L B J El
470 students
- Ruben C Rodrig 457
Ruben C Rodriguez El
457 students
- Jorge R Gutier 454
Jorge R Gutierrez Early Childhood Center
454 students
- This school 383
Kennedy El
383 students
What this shows Kennedy El reports 383 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kennedy El compares
Kennedy 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 | 16.7:1 | ▲ 14% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 95.3% | ▲ 54% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 383 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
383
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
95.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 77% in Texas - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
47.5%
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
$16,208
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 383 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 99.5%
White 0.5%
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
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Edcouch-Elsa Isd reports $16,208 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edcouch-Elsa H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Carlos Truan J H | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| L B J El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ruben C Rodriguez El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jorge R Gutierrez Early Childhood Center | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher 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
- 584
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 470
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 457
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 454
- Students per teacher
- 26.7:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~383 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kennedy El
How many students attend Kennedy El?
Kennedy El has 383 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Elsa, TX. CCD year-over-year: 381 (2022-23) → 363 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kennedy El?
The student-teacher ratio at Kennedy El is 16.7:1, which is 14% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kennedy El?
95.3% 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 Elsa, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kennedy El?
Kennedy El has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Kennedy El rank among public schools in Elsa?
By Resource Investment Index, Kennedy El ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Elsa, 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 Elsa on the city page.
What other schools are in Edcouch-Elsa Isd?
Besides Kennedy El, Edcouch-Elsa Isd also operates Edcouch-Elsa H S (1,309 students), Carlos Truan J H (584 students), and L B J El (470 students). See the Edcouch-Elsa Isd district page for the complete list.