- Enrollment
- 881
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Waco, TX
La Vega El
Federal NCES profile for La Vega El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 482628007035
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
La Vega El earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Texas schools.
- #4 of 6
- elementary schools in Waco · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17:1
- large classes for Texas
- 84.4%
- free-lunch eligible
La Vega El has class sizes larger than 80% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, La Vega El ranks #4 of 6 elementary schools in Waco, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
La Vega El held near 672 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 37.8 → 39.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 482628007035 · Waco, TX Elementary · MID · TRAD
630 enr · 17:1 · 84.4% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: La Vega H S (881 students)
La Vega El held near 672 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 37.8 → 39.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
La Vega El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- La Vega H S
La Vega H S
881 students
- La Vega Int H
La Vega Int H P Miles Campus
695 students
- This school
La Vega El
630 students
- La Vega Pri Ph
La Vega Pri Phil Bancale Campus
444 students
- La Vega J H Ge
La Vega J H George Dixon Campus
441 students
What this shows La Vega El reports 630 students on the CCD universe file.
How La Vega El compares
La Vega 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 | 17:1 | ▲ 16% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.4% | ▲ 36% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 630 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
630
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
84.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
17:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 80% in Texas - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.4%
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
$12,833
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 315 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
121
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 55.9%
African American 26.0%
White 14.0%
Two or More 4.0%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 55.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.9, La Vega El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for La Vega Isd reports $12,833 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How La Vega El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Vega H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| La Vega Int H P Miles Campus | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| La Vega Pri Phil Bancale Campus | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| La Vega J H George Dixon Campus | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to La Vega El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 444
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 441
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~630 students)
Frequently asked questions about La Vega El
How many students attend La Vega El?
La Vega El has 630 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Waco, TX. CCD year-over-year: 659 (2022-23) → 672 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at La Vega El?
The student-teacher ratio at La Vega El is 17:1, which is 16% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at La Vega El?
84.4% of students at La Vega El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of La Vega El?
The largest demographic group at La Vega El is Hispanic or Latino at 55.9% of enrollment, in Waco, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for La Vega El?
La Vega El has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Vega El rank among elementary schools in Waco?
By Resource Investment Index, La Vega El ranks #4 of 6 elementary schools in Waco, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Waco on the city page.
What other schools are in La Vega Isd?
Besides La Vega El, La Vega Isd also operates La Vega H S (881 students), La Vega Int H P Miles Campus (695 students), and La Vega Pri Phil Bancale Campus (444 students). See the La Vega Isd district page for the complete list.