- Enrollment
- 2,626
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lacoste, TX
Lacoste El
Federal NCES profile for Lacoste El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483006010959
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lacoste El earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 58.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 610
- students enrolled
Lacoste El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Medina Valley Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483006010959 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+129 students YoY
Lacoste El grew from 744 students in 2022-23 to 873 in 2023-24 (+17.3%).
Teacher FTE added 46.5 → 52.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+129 students YoY 483006010959 · Lacoste, TX Other · MID · TRAD
610 enr · 13.3:1 · 58.6% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Medina Valley H S (2,626 students)
Lacoste El grew from 744 students in 2022-23 to 873 in 2023-24 (+17.3%). Teacher FTE added 46.5 → 52.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Lacoste El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Medina Valley
Medina Valley H S
2,626 students
- Medina Valley
Medina Valley Middle
1,157 students
- Medina Valley 1,046
Medina Valley Loma Alta Middle
1,046 students
- Luckey Ranch E 945
Luckey Ranch El
945 students
- Potranco El 839
Potranco El
839 students
- This school 610
Lacoste El
610 students
What this shows Lacoste El reports 610 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lacoste El compares
Lacoste El 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.6% | ▼ 5% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 610 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
610
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 38% in Texas - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.6%
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
$9,929
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 70.7%
White 22.0%
Two or More 3.3%
African American 2.6%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 70.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.0, Lacoste El is about as mixed as the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Medina Valley Isd reports $9,929 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lacoste El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medina Valley H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Medina Valley Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Medina Valley Loma Alta Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Luckey Ranch El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Potranco El | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lacoste El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,157
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,046
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 945
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 839
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~610 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lacoste El
How many students attend Lacoste El?
Lacoste El has 610 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lacoste, TX. CCD year-over-year: 744 (2022-23) → 873 (2023-24), up 129.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lacoste El?
The student-teacher ratio at Lacoste El is 13.3:1, which is 10% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lacoste El?
58.6% of students at Lacoste El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lacoste El?
The largest demographic group at Lacoste El is Hispanic or Latino at 70.7% of enrollment, in Lacoste, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lacoste El?
Lacoste El has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Medina Valley Isd?
Besides Lacoste El, Medina Valley Isd also operates Medina Valley H S (2,626 students), Medina Valley Middle (1,157 students), and Medina Valley Loma Alta Middle (1,046 students). See the Medina Valley Isd district page for the complete list.