Enrollment
297
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.5:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
87.8%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How L G Alarcon El compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at L G Alarcon El
L G Alarcon El is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in San Elizario, Texas, enrolling 297 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 87.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 297 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 946 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #383.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (99% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 3/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 297 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 27.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
San Elizario Isd also operates San Elizario H S (985 students) and Josefa L Sambrano El (554 students) alongside L G Alarcon 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 G Alarcon El compares
L G Alarcon 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,497
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for San Elizario Isd, which includes L G Alarcon El.
$13,497
Per student
-1%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 7.3%
State 65.2%
Federal 27.5%
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 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
- 985
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- 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
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 (~297 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.5:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is L G Alarcon El a good school?
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. 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 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.
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