- Enrollment
- 2,035
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Irving, TX
La Villita El
Federal NCES profile for La Villita El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 481305010556
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
La Villita El earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in Irving · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 23.9%
- free-lunch eligible
La Villita El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, La Villita El ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Irving, TX.
School address
District: Carrollton-Farmers Branch Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481305010556 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
La Villita El held near 773 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 45.0 → 48.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+20 students YoY 481305010556 · Irving, TX Elementary · MID · TRAD
702 enr · 15.6:1 · 23.9% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Turner H S (2,035 students)
La Villita El held near 773 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount). Teacher FTE added 45.0 → 48.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
La Villita El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Turner H S
Turner H S
2,035 students
- Smith H S
Smith H S
1,971 students
- Creekview H S
Creekview H S
1,686 students
- Polk Middle
Polk Middle
974 students
- Blalack Middle
Blalack Middle
931 students
- This school 702
La Villita El
702 students
What this shows La Villita El reports 702 students on the CCD universe file.
How La Villita El compares
La Villita 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 | 15.6:1 | ▲ 6% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.9% | ▼ 61% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 702 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
702
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 67% in Texas - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
38.5%
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
$13,227
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 351 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 59.5%
African American 16.1%
Hispanic or Latino 14.5%
White 5.1%
Two or More 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Asian at 59.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.5, La Villita El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Carrollton-Farmers Branch Isd reports $13,227 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How La Villita El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turner H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Smith H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Creekview H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Polk Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Blalack Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to La Villita El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,971
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,686
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 974
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 931
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~702 students)
Frequently asked questions about La Villita El
How many students attend La Villita El?
La Villita El has 702 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Irving, TX. CCD year-over-year: 753 (2022-23) → 773 (2023-24), nearly flat (+20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at La Villita El?
The student-teacher ratio at La Villita El is 15.6:1, which is 6% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at La Villita El?
23.9% of students at La Villita El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of La Villita El?
The largest demographic group at La Villita El is Asian at 59.5% of enrollment, in Irving, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for La Villita El?
La Villita El has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Villita El rank among elementary schools in Irving?
By Resource Investment Index, La Villita El ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Irving, 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 Irving on the city page.
What other schools are in Carrollton-Farmers Branch Isd?
Besides La Villita El, Carrollton-Farmers Branch Isd also operates Turner H S (2,035 students), Smith H S (1,971 students), and Creekview H S (1,686 students). See the Carrollton-Farmers Branch Isd district page for the complete list.