- Enrollment
- 3,285
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · San Benito, TX
Las Yescas El
Federal NCES profile for Las Yescas El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482829003161
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Las Yescas El earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #14 of 20
- schools in San Benito · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 94.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Las Yescas El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Las Yescas El ranks #14 of 20 schools in San Benito, TX.
School address
District: Los Fresnos Cisd · Texas
NCES ID 482829003161 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Las Yescas El held near 359 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 26.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 482829003161 · San Benito, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
354 enr · 13.6:1 · 94.0% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Los Fresnos H S (3,285 students)
Las Yescas El held near 359 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE held 26.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Las Yescas El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Los Fresnos H
Los Fresnos H S
3,285 students
- Resaca Middle 870
Resaca Middle
870 students
- Los Cuates Mid 825
Los Cuates Middle
825 students
- Rancho Verde E 696
Rancho Verde El
696 students
- Liberty Memori 673
Liberty Memorial Middle
673 students
- This school 354
Las Yescas El
354 students
What this shows Las Yescas El reports 354 students on the CCD universe file.
How Las Yescas El compares
Las Yescas 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 | 13.6:1 | ▼ 7% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 94.0% | ▲ 52% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 354 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
354
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
94.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 42% in Texas - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
39.0%
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
$12,356
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 354 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 99.2%
White 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 99.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 1.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 1.6, Las Yescas El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Los Fresnos Cisd reports $12,356 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Las Yescas El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Fresnos H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Resaca Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Los Cuates Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rancho Verde El | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Liberty Memorial Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Las Yescas El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 870
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 825
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 696
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 673
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~354 students)
Frequently asked questions about Las Yescas El
How many students attend Las Yescas El?
Las Yescas El has 354 students enrolled. It is a public school in San Benito, TX. CCD year-over-year: 365 (2022-23) → 359 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Las Yescas El?
The student-teacher ratio at Las Yescas El is 13.6:1, which is 7% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 13% 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 Las Yescas El?
94.0% of students at Las Yescas El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Las Yescas El?
The largest demographic group at Las Yescas El is Hispanic or Latino at 99.2% of enrollment, in San Benito, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Las Yescas El?
Las Yescas El has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Las Yescas El rank among schools in San Benito?
By Resource Investment Index, Las Yescas El ranks #14 of 20 schools in San Benito, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in San Benito on the city page.
What other schools are in Los Fresnos Cisd?
Besides Las Yescas El, Los Fresnos Cisd also operates Los Fresnos H S (3,285 students), Resaca Middle (870 students), and Los Cuates Middle (825 students). See the Los Fresnos Cisd district page for the complete list.