- Enrollment
- 370
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Falfurrias, TX
Lasater El
Federal NCES profile for Lasater El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481158000632
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 69
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lasater El earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Falfurrias · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 97.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Lasater El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lasater El ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Falfurrias, TX.
School address
District: Brooks County Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481158000632 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Lasater El held near 171 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 11.6 → 10.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 481158000632 · Falfurrias, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
156 enr · 14.2:1 · 97.6% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Falfurrias H S (370 students)
Lasater El held near 171 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 11.6 → 10.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Lasater El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Falfurrias H S
Falfurrias H S
370 students
- Falfurrias J H
Falfurrias J H
279 students
- Falfurrias El
Falfurrias El
251 students
- This school
Lasater El
156 students
- Falfurrias Inn 124
Falfurrias Innovation Academy
124 students
What this shows Lasater El reports 156 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lasater El compares
Lasater 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 | 14.2:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 97.6% | ▲ 58% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 156 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
156
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
97.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 50% in Texas - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.8%
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
$16,726
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 156 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
Hispanic or Latino 97.4%
White 2.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 97.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 5.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 5.1, Lasater El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
District finance for Brooks County Isd reports $16,726 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lasater El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Falfurrias H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Falfurrias J H | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Falfurrias El | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Falfurrias Innovation Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lasater El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 279
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 251
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 124
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~156 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lasater El
How many students attend Lasater El?
Lasater El has 156 students enrolled. It is a public school in Falfurrias, TX. CCD year-over-year: 168 (2022-23) → 171 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lasater El?
The student-teacher ratio at Lasater El is 14.2:1, which is 3% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 10% 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 Lasater El?
97.6% of students at Lasater El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lasater El?
The largest demographic group at Lasater El is Hispanic or Latino at 97.4% of enrollment, in Falfurrias, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lasater El?
Lasater El has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Lasater El rank among public schools in Falfurrias?
By Resource Investment Index, Lasater El ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Falfurrias, 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 Falfurrias on the city page.
What other schools are in Brooks County Isd?
Besides Lasater El, Brooks County Isd also operates Falfurrias H S (370 students), Falfurrias J H (279 students), and Falfurrias El (251 students). See the Brooks County Isd district page for the complete list.