- Enrollment
- 2,870
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kyle, TX
Laura B Negley El
Federal NCES profile for Laura B Negley El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480001010806
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Laura B Negley El earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #2 of 7
- schools in Kyle · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.8:1
- students per teacher
- 23.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Laura B Negley El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Laura B Negley El ranks #2 of 7 schools in Kyle, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Laura B Negley El held near 1,016 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 67.0 → 66.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 480001010806 · Kyle, TX Other · MID · TRAD
845 enr · 12.8:1 · 23.0% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Moe and Gene Johnson H S (2,870 students)
Laura B Negley El held near 1,016 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 67.0 → 66.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Laura B Negley El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Moe and Gene J
Moe and Gene Johnson H S
2,870 students
- Jack C Hays H
Jack C Hays H S
2,304 students
- Lehman H S
Lehman H S
2,128 students
- Dr T C Mccormi
Dr T C Mccormick Jr Middle
1,198 students
- Camino Real El 962
Camino Real El
962 students
- This school 845
Laura B Negley El
845 students
What this shows Laura B Negley El reports 845 students on the CCD universe file.
How Laura B Negley El compares
Laura B Negley 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 | 12.8:1 | ▼ 13% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.0% | ▼ 63% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 845 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
845
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% 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
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 32% in Texas - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
32.7%
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
$11,289
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 423 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 45.4%
Hispanic or Latino 44.0%
African American 4.6%
Asian 3.1%
Two or More 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 45.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.6, Laura B Negley El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hays Cisd reports $11,289 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Laura B Negley El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moe and Gene Johnson H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jack C Hays H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lehman H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dr T C Mccormick Jr Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Camino Real El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Laura B Negley El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,304
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 2,128
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,198
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 962
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~845 students)
Frequently asked questions about Laura B Negley El
How many students attend Laura B Negley El?
Laura B Negley El has 845 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kyle, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,007 (2022-23) → 1,016 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Laura B Negley El?
The student-teacher ratio at Laura B Negley El is 12.8:1, which is 13% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 18% 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 Laura B Negley El?
23.0% of students at Laura B Negley El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Laura B Negley El?
The largest demographic group at Laura B Negley El is White at 45.4% of enrollment, in Kyle, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Laura B Negley El?
Laura B Negley El has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Laura B Negley El rank among schools in Kyle?
By Resource Investment Index, Laura B Negley El ranks #2 of 7 schools in Kyle, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Kyle on the city page.
What other schools are in Hays Cisd?
Besides Laura B Negley El, Hays Cisd also operates Moe and Gene Johnson H S (2,870 students), Jack C Hays H S (2,304 students), and Lehman H S (2,128 students). See the Hays Cisd district page for the complete list.