- Enrollment
- 881
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Waco, TX
La Vega Pri Phil Bancale Campus
Federal NCES profile for La Vega Pri Phil Bancale Campus, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482628006129
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
La Vega Pri Phil Bancale Campus earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Texas schools.
- #30 of 32
- schools in Waco · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- large classes for Texas
- 90.9%
- free-lunch eligible
La Vega Pri Phil Bancale Campus has class sizes larger than 70% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, La Vega Pri Phil Bancale Campus ranks #30 of 32 schools in Waco, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+49 students YoY
La Vega Pri Phil Bancale Campus grew from 450 students in 2022-23 to 499 in 2023-24 (+10.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 28.0 → 26.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+49 students YoY 482628006129 · Waco, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
444 enr · 15.9:1 · 90.9% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: La Vega H S (881 students)
La Vega Pri Phil Bancale Campus grew from 450 students in 2022-23 to 499 in 2023-24 (+10.9%). Teacher FTE lost 28.0 → 26.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
La Vega Pri Phil Bancale Campus 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
- La Vega El
La Vega El
630 students
- This school
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 Pri Phil Bancale Campus reports 444 students on the CCD universe file.
How La Vega Pri Phil Bancale Campus compares
La Vega Pri Phil Bancale 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 | 15.9:1 | ▲ 8% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.9% | ▲ 47% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 444 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
444
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
90.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% 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
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 70% in Texas - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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 444 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 54.1%
African American 27.0%
White 12.4%
Two or More 6.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 54.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.5, La Vega Pri Phil Bancale Campus is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
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 Pri Phil Bancale Campus Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Vega H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| La Vega Int H P Miles Campus | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| La Vega El | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| La Vega J H George Dixon Campus | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to La Vega Pri Phil Bancale Campus'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
- 630
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 441
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~444 students)
Frequently asked questions about La Vega Pri Phil Bancale Campus
How many students attend La Vega Pri Phil Bancale Campus?
La Vega Pri Phil Bancale Campus has 444 students enrolled. It is a public school in Waco, TX. CCD year-over-year: 450 (2022-23) → 499 (2023-24), up 49.
What is the student-teacher ratio at La Vega Pri Phil Bancale Campus?
The student-teacher ratio at La Vega Pri Phil Bancale Campus is 15.9:1, which is 8% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at La Vega Pri Phil Bancale Campus?
90.9% of students at La Vega Pri Phil Bancale Campus are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of La Vega Pri Phil Bancale Campus?
The largest demographic group at La Vega Pri Phil Bancale Campus is Hispanic or Latino at 54.1% of enrollment, in Waco, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for La Vega Pri Phil Bancale Campus?
La Vega Pri Phil Bancale 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 Pri Phil Bancale Campus rank among schools in Waco?
By Resource Investment Index, La Vega Pri Phil Bancale Campus ranks #30 of 32 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 schools in Waco on the city page.
What other schools are in La Vega Isd?
Besides La Vega Pri Phil Bancale Campus, La Vega Isd also operates La Vega H S (881 students), La Vega Int H P Miles Campus (695 students), and La Vega El (630 students). See the La Vega Isd district page for the complete list.