- Enrollment
- 2,405
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
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
NCES CCD campus card
Campus stamp 482613013405 · La Joya, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
452 enr · 23.8:1 · 97.8% lunch · RII 17
Nearest enrollment peer: La Joya H S (2,405 students)
Resource Investment Index #4 of 4 schools in La Joya. Teacher FTE lost 19.9 → 0.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
La Joya Isd Head Start Program in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- La Joya H S
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
- This school 452
La Joya Isd Head Start Program
452 students
What this shows La Joya Isd Head Start Program reports 452 students on the CCD universe file.
How La Joya Isd Head Start Program compares
La Joya Isd Head Start Program vs Texas and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| 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 methodology
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
$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
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
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 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
- 2,073
- 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
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 (~452 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.8:1)
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, 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 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.
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.