Enrollment
550
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.7:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.3%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-59% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lago Vista El compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lago Vista El
Lago Vista El is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Lago Vista, Texas, enrolling 550 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 25.3% free-meal eligibility runs 59% below the Texas average.
With 550 students, its enrollment sits close to the Texas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 764 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #658, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (53%) and Hispanic or Latino (36%) (diversity index 58/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 550 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Lago Vista Isd spends $10,249 per pupil, 25% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Lago Vista Isd also operates Lago Vista H S (650 students) and Lago Vista Middle (435 students) alongside Lago Vista El.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Lago Vista El compares
Lago Vista El on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,249
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lago Vista Isd, which includes Lago Vista El.
$10,249
Per student
-25%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 85.9%
State 6.5%
Federal 7.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 650
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 435
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 252
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~550 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Lago Vista on the city page.
Is Lago Vista El a good school?
Lago Vista El earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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