- Enrollment
- 1,309
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Elsa, TX
L B J El
Federal NCES profile for L B J El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 481806006690
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 6
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
L B J El earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #4 of 7
- public schools in Elsa · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.7:1
- students per teacher
- 89.8%
- free-lunch eligible
L B J El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, L B J El ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Elsa, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
L B J El held near 460 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.9 → 32.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 481806006690 · Elsa, TX Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
470 enr · 15.7:1 · 89.8% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Edcouch-Elsa H S (1,309 students)
L B J El held near 460 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.9 → 32.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
L B J 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
- This school 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
- Kennedy El 383
Kennedy El
383 students
What this shows L B J El reports 470 students on the CCD universe file.
How L B J El compares
L B J 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 | 15.7:1 | ▲ 7% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.8% | ▲ 45% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 470 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
470
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
89.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 68% in Texas - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
38.7%
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 470 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 99.1%
White 0.6%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 99.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 1.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 1.8, L B J 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 L B J 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 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower 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 |
| Kennedy El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to L B J 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
- 457
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 454
- Students per teacher
- 26.7:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~470 students)
Frequently asked questions about L B J El
How many students attend L B J El?
L B J El has 470 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Elsa, TX. CCD year-over-year: 472 (2022-23) → 460 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at L B J El?
The student-teacher ratio at L B J El is 15.7:1, which is 7% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at L B J El?
89.8% of students at L B J El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of L B J El?
The largest demographic group at L B J El is Hispanic or Latino at 99.1% of enrollment, in Elsa, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for L B J El?
L B J El has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 L B J El rank among public schools in Elsa?
By Resource Investment Index, L B J El ranks #4 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 L B J El, Edcouch-Elsa Isd also operates Edcouch-Elsa H S (1,309 students), Carlos Truan J H (584 students), and Ruben C Rodriguez El (457 students). See the Edcouch-Elsa Isd district page for the complete list.