- Enrollment
- 650
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lago Vista, TX
Lago Vista El
Federal NCES profile for Lago Vista El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482640002972
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lago Vista El earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Lago Vista · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- students per teacher
- 25.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Lago Vista El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lago Vista El ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Lago Vista, TX.
School address
District: Lago Vista Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482640002972 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Lago Vista El held near 521 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 35.2 → 36.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+19 students YoY 482640002972 · Lago Vista, TX Other · MID · TRAD
550 enr · 15.7:1 · 25.3% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Lago Vista H S (650 students)
Lago Vista El held near 521 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount). Teacher FTE added 35.2 → 36.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Lago Vista El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lago Vista H S
Lago Vista H S
650 students
- This school
Lago Vista El
550 students
- Lago Vista Mid
Lago Vista Middle
435 students
- Lago Vista Int 252
Lago Vista Int
252 students
What this shows Lago Vista El reports 550 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lago Vista El compares
Lago Vista 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 | 15.7:1 | ▲ 7% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.3% | ▼ 59% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 550 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
550
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% 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
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 68% in Texas - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.1%
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
$11,123
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 550 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 53.3%
Hispanic or Latino 35.5%
Two or More 8.0%
African American 1.5%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 53.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.3, Lago Vista El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lago Vista Isd reports $11,123 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lago Vista El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lago Vista H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lago Vista Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lago Vista Int | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lago Vista El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 435
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 252
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~550 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Lago Vista El
How many students attend Lago Vista El?
Lago Vista El has 550 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lago Vista, TX. CCD year-over-year: 502 (2022-23) → 521 (2023-24), nearly flat (+19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lago Vista El?
The student-teacher ratio at Lago Vista El is 15.7:1, which is 7% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lago Vista El?
25.3% of students at Lago Vista El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lago Vista El?
The largest demographic group at Lago Vista El is White at 53.3% of enrollment, in Lago Vista, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lago Vista El?
Lago Vista El has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Lago Vista El rank among public schools in Lago Vista?
By Resource Investment Index, Lago Vista El ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Lago Vista, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Lago Vista Isd?
Besides Lago Vista El, Lago Vista Isd also operates Lago Vista H S (650 students), Lago Vista Middle (435 students), and Lago Vista Int (252 students). See the Lago Vista Isd district page for the complete list.