- Enrollment
- 2,073
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · La Joya, TX
La Joya H S
Federal NCES profile for La Joya H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482613002936
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
La Joya H S earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #2 of 4
- schools in La Joya · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.3:1
- small classes for Texas
- 90.5%
- free-lunch eligible
La Joya H S has class sizes smaller than 82% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, La Joya H S ranks #2 of 4 schools in La Joya, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-151 students YoY
La Joya H S shrank from 2,775 students in 2022-23 to 2,624 in 2023-24 (-5.4%).
Teacher FTE added 213.5 → 223.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-151 students YoY 482613002936 · La Joya, TX Other · LARGE · TRAD
2,405 enr · 11.3:1 · 90.5% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: La Joya Palmview H S (2,073 students)
La Joya H S shrank from 2,775 students in 2022-23 to 2,624 in 2023-24 (-5.4%). Teacher FTE added 213.5 → 223.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
La Joya H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
La Joya H S
2,405 students
- La Joya Palmvi
La Joya Palmview H S
2,073 students
- Juarez-Lincoln
Juarez-Lincoln H S
1,952 students
- Enrique Kiki C 715
Enrique Kiki Camarena El
715 students
- John F Kennedy 676
John F Kennedy El
676 students
- Ann Richards M 665
Ann Richards Middle
665 students
What this shows La Joya H S reports 2,405 students on the CCD universe file.
How La Joya H S compares
La Joya H S 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 | 11.3:1 | ▼ 23% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.5% | ▲ 46% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,405 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
2,405
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
90.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% 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
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 18% in Texas - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$14,592
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
Counselors10.2 FTE
Per 235 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
237
in-school suspensions + 298 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 59 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 99.7%
White 0.2%
Two or More 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 99.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 0.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 0.6, La Joya H S is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 20
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for La Joya Isd reports $14,592 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How La Joya H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Joya Palmview H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Juarez-Lincoln H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Enrique Kiki Camarena El | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John F Kennedy El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ann Richards Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to La Joya H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,952
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 715
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 676
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 665
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~2,405 students)
Frequently asked questions about La Joya H S
How many students attend La Joya H S?
La Joya H S has 2,405 students enrolled. It is a public school in La Joya, TX. CCD year-over-year: 2,775 (2022-23) → 2,624 (2023-24), down 151.
What is the student-teacher ratio at La Joya H S?
The student-teacher ratio at La Joya H S is 11.3:1, which is 23% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 28% 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 Joya H S?
90.5% of students at La Joya H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of La Joya H S?
The largest demographic group at La Joya H S is Hispanic or Latino at 99.7% of enrollment, in La Joya, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for La Joya H S?
La Joya H S has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does La Joya H S rank among schools in La Joya?
By Resource Investment Index, La Joya H S ranks #2 of 4 schools in La Joya, 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 Joya on the city page.
What other schools are in La Joya Isd?
Besides La Joya H S, La Joya Isd also operates La Joya Palmview H S (2,073 students), Juarez-Lincoln H S (1,952 students), and Enrique Kiki Camarena El (715 students). See the La Joya Isd district page for the complete list.