- Enrollment
- 3,463
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Laredo, TX
Kennedy Zapata El
Federal NCES profile for Kennedy Zapata El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 484365007150
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kennedy Zapata El earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #9 of 56
- schools in Laredo · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 96.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Kennedy Zapata El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kennedy Zapata El ranks #9 of 56 schools in Laredo, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Kennedy Zapata El held near 340 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 26.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 484365007150 · Laredo, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
336 enr · 13.4:1 · 96.5% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: United H S (3,463 students)
Kennedy Zapata El held near 340 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 26.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Kennedy Zapata El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- United H S
United H S
3,463 students
- United South H
United South H S
3,252 students
- Lyndon B Johns
Lyndon B Johnson
3,240 students
- John B Alexand
John B Alexander H S
3,171 students
- Elias Herrera 1,146
Elias Herrera Middle
1,146 students
- This school 336
Kennedy Zapata El
336 students
What this shows Kennedy Zapata El reports 336 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kennedy Zapata El compares
Kennedy Zapata 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 9% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 96.5% | ▲ 56% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 336 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
336
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
96.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% 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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 39% in Texas - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.6%
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
$12,037
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 336 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 100.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 100.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 0.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 0.0, Kennedy Zapata El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for United Isd reports $12,037 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kennedy Zapata El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| United H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| United South H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lyndon B Johnson | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John B Alexander H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elias Herrera Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kennedy Zapata El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,252
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 3,240
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 3,171
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,146
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~336 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kennedy Zapata El
How many students attend Kennedy Zapata El?
Kennedy Zapata El has 336 students enrolled. It is a public school in Laredo, TX. CCD year-over-year: 340 (2022-23) → 340 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kennedy Zapata El?
The student-teacher ratio at Kennedy Zapata El is 13.4:1, which is 9% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 15% 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 Kennedy Zapata El?
96.5% of students at Kennedy Zapata El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kennedy Zapata El?
The largest demographic group at Kennedy Zapata El is Hispanic or Latino at 100.0% of enrollment, in Laredo, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kennedy Zapata El?
Kennedy Zapata El has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Zapata El rank among schools in Laredo?
By Resource Investment Index, Kennedy Zapata El ranks #9 of 56 schools in Laredo, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Laredo on the city page.
What other schools are in United Isd?
Besides Kennedy Zapata El, United Isd also operates United H S (3,463 students), United South H S (3,252 students), and Lyndon B Johnson (3,240 students). See the United Isd district page for the complete list.