- Enrollment
- 600
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · La Grange, TX
La Grange El
Federal NCES profile for La Grange El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482610006952
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
La Grange El earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in La Grange · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 59.1%
- free-lunch eligible
La Grange El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, La Grange El ranks #3 of 3 public schools in La Grange, TX.
School address
District: La Grange Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482610006952 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
La Grange El held near 1,004 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 67.5 → 67.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 482610006952 · La Grange, TX Other · MID · TRAD
961 enr · 14.3:1 · 59.1% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: La Grange H S (600 students)
La Grange El held near 1,004 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 67.5 → 67.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
La Grange El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
La Grange El
961 students
- La Grange H S
La Grange H S
600 students
- La Grange Midd 309
La Grange Middle
309 students
What this shows La Grange El reports 961 students on the CCD universe file.
How La Grange El compares
La Grange El held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.1% | ▼ 5% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 961 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
961
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 51% in Texas - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.1%
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
$13,000
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 961 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
91
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 44.2%
White 42.2%
African American 8.1%
Two or More 4.7%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 44.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.8, La Grange El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for La Grange Isd reports $13,000 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How La Grange El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Grange H S | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| La Grange Middle | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to La Grange El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 309
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Nationwide other 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 (~961 students)
Frequently asked questions about La Grange El
How many students attend La Grange El?
La Grange El has 961 students enrolled. It is a public school in La Grange, TX. CCD year-over-year: 998 (2022-23) → 1,004 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at La Grange El?
The student-teacher ratio at La Grange El is 14.3:1, which is 3% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 9% 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 Grange El?
59.1% of students at La Grange El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of La Grange El?
The largest demographic group at La Grange El is Hispanic or Latino at 44.2% of enrollment, in La Grange, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for La Grange El?
La Grange El has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 La Grange El rank among public schools in La Grange?
By Resource Investment Index, La Grange El ranks #3 of 3 public schools in La Grange, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in La Grange Isd?
Besides La Grange El, La Grange Isd also operates La Grange H S (600 students) and La Grange Middle (309 students). See the La Grange Isd district page for the complete list.