Enrollment
452
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · La Joya, TX
La Joya Isd Head Start Program
Federal NCES profile for La Joya Isd Head Start Program, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482613013405
👥 S:T ratio 5
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
La Joya Isd Head Start Program earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Texas schools.
- #4 of 4
- schools in La Joya · Resource Index
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.8:1
- large classes for Texas
- 97.8%
- free-lunch eligible
La Joya Isd Head Start Program has class sizes larger than 97% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, La Joya Isd Head Start Program ranks #4 of 4 schools in La Joya, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.8:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+62% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
97.8%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+58% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How La Joya Isd Head Start Program compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at La Joya Isd Head Start Program
La Joya Isd Head Start Program is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in La Joya, Texas, enrolling 452 students.
Class loads run heavy: 23.8:1 is larger than about 97% of Texas schools and 62% above the 14.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 97.8% of students qualify for free meals, 58% above the Texas average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 452 students, its enrollment sits close to the Texas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 8,960 Texas schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 1,280 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #1,257, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its district draws 31.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
La Joya Isd also operates La Joya H S (2,405 students) and La Joya Palmview H S (2,073 students) alongside La Joya Isd Head Start Program.
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 Joya Isd Head Start Program compares
La Joya Isd Head Start Program on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.8:1 | ▲ 62% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 97.8% | ▲ 58% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 452 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.8:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
452
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
97.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% 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
23.8:1
students per teacher
- 62% above state mean
Top 97% in Texas - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$15,142
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.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for La Joya Isd, which includes La Joya Isd Head Start Program.
$15,142
Per student
+11%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 10.3%
State 58.1%
Federal 31.6%
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 Joya Isd Head Start Program Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Joya H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| La Joya Palmview H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Juarez-Lincoln H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Enrique Kiki Camarena El | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John F Kennedy El | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to La Joya Isd Head Start Program's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,405
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 2,073
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- 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
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 (~452 students)
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Frequently asked questions about La Joya Isd Head Start Program
How many students attend La Joya Isd Head Start Program?
La Joya Isd Head Start Program has 452 students enrolled. It is a public school in La Joya, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at La Joya Isd Head Start Program?
The student-teacher ratio at La Joya Isd Head Start Program is 23.8:1, which is 62% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 52% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at La Joya Isd Head Start Program?
97.8% of students at La Joya Isd Head Start Program are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for La Joya Isd Head Start Program?
La Joya Isd Head Start Program has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. 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 Joya Isd Head Start Program rank among schools in La Joya?
By Resource Investment Index, La Joya Isd Head Start Program ranks #4 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.
Is La Joya Isd Head Start Program a good school?
La Joya Isd Head Start Program earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of 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 Joya Isd?
Besides La Joya Isd Head Start Program, La Joya Isd also operates La Joya H S (2,405 students), La Joya Palmview H S (2,073 students), and Juarez-Lincoln H S (1,952 students). See the La Joya Isd district page for the complete list.
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