- Enrollment
- 901
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
High school (grades 9-12) · La Feria, TX
La Feria Academy
Federal NCES profile for La Feria Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 482604006941
👥 S:T ratio 71
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
La Feria Academy earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Texas schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Texas.
- #2 of 7
- public schools in La Feria · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7.3:1
- small classes for Texas
- 89.7%
- free-lunch eligible
La Feria Academy has class sizes smaller than 97% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, La Feria Academy ranks #2 of 7 public schools in La Feria, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
La Feria Academy shrank from 29 students in 2022-23 to 19 in 2023-24 (-34.5%).
Teacher FTE held 4.0 → 4.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-10 students YoY 482604006941 · La Feria, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
29 enr · 7.3:1 · 89.7% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: La Feria H S (901 students)
La Feria Academy shrank from 29 students in 2022-23 to 19 in 2023-24 (-34.5%). Teacher FTE held 4.0 → 4.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
La Feria Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- La Feria H S
La Feria H S
901 students
- Sam Houston El
Sam Houston El
456 students
- W B Green J H
W B Green J H
391 students
- Noemi Domingue
Noemi Dominguez El
387 students
- C E Vail El
C E Vail El
376 students
- This school 29
La Feria Academy
29 students
What this shows La Feria Academy reports 29 students on the CCD universe file.
How La Feria Academy compares
La Feria Academy 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 | 7.3:1 | ▼ 50% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.7% | ▲ 45% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 29 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.3:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
29
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
89.7%
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
7.3:1
students per teacher
- 50% below state mean
Top 3% in Texas - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$14,044
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for La Feria Isd reports $14,044 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How La Feria Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Feria H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sam Houston El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| W B Green J H | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Noemi Dominguez El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| C E Vail El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to La Feria Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 456
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 391
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 387
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 376
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Nationwide high 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 (~29 students)
Frequently asked questions about La Feria Academy
How many students attend La Feria Academy?
La Feria Academy has 29 students enrolled. It is a high school in La Feria, TX. CCD year-over-year: 29 (2022-23) → 19 (2023-24), down 10.
What is the student-teacher ratio at La Feria Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at La Feria Academy is 7.3:1, which is 50% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 54% 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 La Feria Academy?
89.7% of students at La Feria Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for La Feria Academy?
La Feria Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does La Feria Academy rank among public schools in La Feria?
By Resource Investment Index, La Feria Academy ranks #2 of 7 public schools in La Feria, 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 La Feria on the city page.
What other schools are in La Feria Isd?
Besides La Feria Academy, La Feria Isd also operates La Feria H S (901 students), Sam Houston El (456 students), and W B Green J H (391 students). See the La Feria Isd district page for the complete list.