- Enrollment
- 167
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Larue, TX
Lapoynor El
Federal NCES profile for Lapoynor El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482622002958
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lapoynor El earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Larue · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.3:1
- small classes for Texas
- 51.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Lapoynor El has class sizes smaller than 82% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lapoynor El ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Larue, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Lapoynor El grew from 202 students in 2022-23 to 218 in 2023-24 (+7.9%).
Teacher FTE held 19.4 → 19.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+16 students YoY 482622002958 · Larue, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
214 enr · 11.3:1 · 51.5% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Lapoynor H S (167 students)
Lapoynor El grew from 202 students in 2022-23 to 218 in 2023-24 (+7.9%). Teacher FTE held 19.4 → 19.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Lapoynor El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Lapoynor El
214 students
- Lapoynor H S
Lapoynor H S
167 students
- Lapoynor J H
Lapoynor J H
98 students
What this shows Lapoynor El reports 214 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lapoynor El compares
Lapoynor 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 | 11.3:1 | ▼ 23% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.5% | ▼ 17% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 214 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
214
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 18% in Texas - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.0%
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
$14,029
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
Counselors1.1 FTE
Per 196 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.0%
African American 7.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
Two or More 2.8%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 85.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.0, Lapoynor El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lapoynor Isd reports $14,029 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lapoynor El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lapoynor H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lapoynor J H | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lapoynor El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 98
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~214 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lapoynor El
How many students attend Lapoynor El?
Lapoynor El has 214 students enrolled. It is a public school in Larue, TX. CCD year-over-year: 202 (2022-23) → 218 (2023-24), up 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lapoynor El?
The student-teacher ratio at Lapoynor El is 11.3:1, which is 23% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 28% 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 Lapoynor El?
51.5% of students at Lapoynor El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lapoynor El?
The largest demographic group at Lapoynor El is White at 85.0% of enrollment, in Larue, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lapoynor El?
Lapoynor El has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher 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 Lapoynor El rank among public schools in Larue?
By Resource Investment Index, Lapoynor El ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Larue, 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 Lapoynor Isd?
Besides Lapoynor El, Lapoynor Isd also operates Lapoynor H S (167 students) and Lapoynor J H (98 students). See the Lapoynor Isd district page for the complete list.