Enrollment
470
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.7:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
89.8%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+45% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How L B J El compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at L B J El
L B J El is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Elsa, Texas, enrolling 470 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 89.8% of students qualify for free meals, 45% above the Texas average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 470 students, its enrollment sits close to the Texas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 8,960 Texas schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 1,828 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #1,559, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (99% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 2/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 470 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Edcouch-Elsa Isd also operates Edcouch-Elsa H S (1,309 students) and Carlos Truan J H (584 students) alongside L B J El.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How L B J El compares
L B J El on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,508
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
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 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Edcouch-Elsa Isd, which includes L B J El.
$12,508
Per student
-8%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 9.4%
State 72.8%
Federal 17.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,309
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~470 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is L B J El a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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