Enrollment
901
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · La Feria, TX
La Feria H S
Federal NCES profile for La Feria H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482604002927
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
La Feria H S earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #2 of 4
- schools in La Feria · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 83.8%
- free-lunch eligible
La Feria H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, La Feria H S ranks #2 of 4 schools in La Feria, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
66.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
83.8%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How La Feria H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at La Feria H S
La Feria H S is a high-poverty, large combined-grade school in La Feria, Texas, enrolling 901 students.
At 13.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Texas median, within a few percentage points of the 14.7:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 83.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 901 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 1,381 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #67, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (98% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 4/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 29.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
La Feria Isd also operates Sam Houston El (456 students) and W B Green J H (391 students) alongside La Feria H S.
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 La Feria H S compares
La Feria H S on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.7:1 | ▼ 7% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.8% | ▲ 35% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 901 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
901
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
83.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 43% in Texas - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.6%
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
$14,020
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $13,644
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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.
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 97.8%
White 2.0%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 97.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 4.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 4.3, La Feria H S is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for La Feria Isd, which includes La Feria H S.
$14,020
Per student
+3%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 14.1%
State 56.9%
Federal 29.0%
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 La Feria H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Houston El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| W B Green J H | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Noemi Dominguez El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| C E Vail El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| David G Sanchez El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to La Feria H S'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
- Enrollment
- 330
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar other 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 (~901 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about La Feria H S
How many students attend La Feria H S?
La Feria H S has 901 students enrolled. It is a public school in La Feria, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at La Feria H S?
The student-teacher ratio at La Feria H S is 13.7:1, which is 7% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 13% 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 H S?
83.8% of students at La Feria H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of La Feria H S?
The largest demographic group at La Feria H S is Hispanic or Latino at 97.8% of enrollment, in La Feria, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for La Feria H S?
La Feria H S has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does La Feria H S rank among schools in La Feria?
By Resource Investment Index, La Feria H S ranks #2 of 4 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 schools in La Feria on the city page.
Is La Feria H S a good school?
La Feria H S earns 50/100 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 La Feria Isd?
Besides La Feria H S, La Feria Isd also operates Sam Houston El (456 students), W B Green J H (391 students), and Noemi Dominguez El (387 students). See the La Feria Isd district page for the complete list.
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