- Enrollment
- 881
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Waco, TX
La Vega Int H P Miles Campus
Federal NCES profile for La Vega Int H P Miles Campus, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 482628002963
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 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 Vega Int H P Miles Campus earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Texas schools.
- #6 of 6
- elementary schools in Waco · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.8:1
- large classes for Texas
- 89.2%
- free-lunch eligible
La Vega Int H P Miles Campus has class sizes larger than 85% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, La Vega Int H P Miles Campus ranks #6 of 6 elementary schools in Waco, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+42 students YoY
La Vega Int H P Miles Campus grew from 592 students in 2022-23 to 634 in 2023-24 (+7.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 39.9 → 37.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+42 students YoY 482628002963 · Waco, TX Elementary · MID · TRAD
695 enr · 17.8:1 · 89.2% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: La Vega H S (881 students)
La Vega Int H P Miles Campus grew from 592 students in 2022-23 to 634 in 2023-24 (+7.1%). Teacher FTE lost 39.9 → 37.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
La Vega Int H P Miles Campus in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- La Vega H S
La Vega H S
881 students
- This school
La Vega Int H P Miles Campus
695 students
- La Vega El
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 Int H P Miles Campus reports 695 students on the CCD universe file.
How La Vega Int H P Miles Campus compares
La Vega Int H P Miles Campus is a growing 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 | 17.8:1 | ▲ 21% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.2% | ▲ 44% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 695 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
695
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
89.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% 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
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 85% in Texas - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.0%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 695 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
64
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 60.1%
African American 24.5%
White 9.4%
Two or More 5.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Asian 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 60.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.7, La Vega Int H P Miles Campus 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 Int H P Miles Campus 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 El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| La Vega Pri Phil Bancale Campus | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| La Vega J H George Dixon Campus | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to La Vega Int H P Miles Campus's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 630
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- 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 (~695 students)
Frequently asked questions about La Vega Int H P Miles Campus
How many students attend La Vega Int H P Miles Campus?
La Vega Int H P Miles Campus has 695 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Waco, TX. CCD year-over-year: 592 (2022-23) → 634 (2023-24), up 42.
What is the student-teacher ratio at La Vega Int H P Miles Campus?
The student-teacher ratio at La Vega Int H P Miles Campus is 17.8:1, which is 21% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at La Vega Int H P Miles Campus?
89.2% of students at La Vega Int H P Miles Campus are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of La Vega Int H P Miles Campus?
The largest demographic group at La Vega Int H P Miles Campus is Hispanic or Latino at 60.1% of enrollment, in Waco, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for La Vega Int H P Miles Campus?
La Vega Int H P Miles Campus has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Int H P Miles Campus rank among elementary schools in Waco?
By Resource Investment Index, La Vega Int H P Miles Campus ranks #6 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 Int H P Miles Campus, La Vega Isd also operates La Vega H S (881 students), La Vega El (630 students), and La Vega Pri Phil Bancale Campus (444 students). See the La Vega Isd district page for the complete list.