- Enrollment
- 985
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · San Elizario, TX
L G Alarcon El
Federal NCES profile for L G Alarcon El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 483885004432
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
L G Alarcon El earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in San Elizario · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 87.8%
- free-lunch eligible
L G Alarcon El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, L G Alarcon El ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in San Elizario, TX.
School address
District: San Elizario Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483885004432 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
L G Alarcon El shrank from 329 students in 2022-23 to 304 in 2023-24 (-7.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 23.0 → 18.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-25 students YoY 483885004432 · San Elizario, TX Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
297 enr · 13.5:1 · 87.8% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: San Elizario H S (985 students)
L G Alarcon El shrank from 329 students in 2022-23 to 304 in 2023-24 (-7.6%). Teacher FTE lost 23.0 → 18.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
L G Alarcon El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- San Elizario H
San Elizario H S
985 students
- Josefa L Sambr
Josefa L Sambrano El
554 students
- Alfonso Borreg
Alfonso Borrego Sr El
510 students
- Ann M Garcia-E
Ann M Garcia-Enriquez Middle
408 students
- This school 297
L G Alarcon El
297 students
- Lorenzo Loya P 173
Lorenzo Loya Pri
173 students
What this shows L G Alarcon El reports 297 students on the CCD universe file.
How L G Alarcon El compares
L G Alarcon El is a shrinking 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 | 13.5:1 | ▼ 8% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.8% | ▲ 42% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 297 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
297
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
87.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 40% in Texas - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
32.7%
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
$14,793
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 297 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
26
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 98.7%
White 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 98.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 2.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 2.6, L G Alarcon El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for San Elizario Isd reports $14,793 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How L G Alarcon El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Elizario H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Josefa L Sambrano El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alfonso Borrego Sr El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ann M Garcia-Enriquez Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lorenzo Loya Pri | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to L G Alarcon El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 554
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 510
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 173
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~297 students)
Frequently asked questions about L G Alarcon El
How many students attend L G Alarcon El?
L G Alarcon El has 297 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in San Elizario, TX. CCD year-over-year: 329 (2022-23) → 304 (2023-24), down 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at L G Alarcon El?
The student-teacher ratio at L G Alarcon El is 13.5:1, which is 8% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 14% 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 L G Alarcon El?
87.8% of students at L G Alarcon El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of L G Alarcon El?
The largest demographic group at L G Alarcon El is Hispanic or Latino at 98.7% of enrollment, in San Elizario, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for L G Alarcon El?
L G Alarcon El has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 L G Alarcon El rank among elementary schools in San Elizario?
By Resource Investment Index, L G Alarcon El ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in San Elizario, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in San Elizario on the city page.
What other schools are in San Elizario Isd?
Besides L G Alarcon El, San Elizario Isd also operates San Elizario H S (985 students), Josefa L Sambrano El (554 students), and Alfonso Borrego Sr El (510 students). See the San Elizario Isd district page for the complete list.