- Enrollment
- 1,992
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Donna, TX
Le Noir El
Federal NCES profile for Le Noir El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481739009295
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Le Noir El earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #7 of 13
- schools in Donna · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.3:1
- large classes for Texas
- 86.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Le Noir El has class sizes larger than 87% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Le Noir El ranks #7 of 13 schools in Donna, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+38 students YoY
Le Noir El grew from 413 students in 2022-23 to 451 in 2023-24 (+9.2%).
Teacher FTE held 25.1 → 25.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+38 students YoY 481739009295 · Donna, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
457 enr · 18.3:1 · 86.4% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Donna H S (1,992 students)
Le Noir El grew from 413 students in 2022-23 to 451 in 2023-24 (+9.2%). Teacher FTE held 25.1 → 25.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Le Noir El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Donna H S
Donna H S
1,992 students
- Donna North H
Donna North H S
1,974 students
- Veterans Middl
Veterans Middle
866 students
- Maria Alicia P 688
Maria Alicia P Munoz El
688 students
- W a Todd Middl 670
W a Todd Middle
670 students
- This school 457
Le Noir El
457 students
What this shows Le Noir El reports 457 students on the CCD universe file.
How Le Noir El compares
Le Noir 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 | 18.3:1 | ▲ 24% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.4% | ▲ 40% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 457 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
457
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
86.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 87% in Texas - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
43.5%
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
$15,197
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 457 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 99.6%
White 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 99.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 0.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 0.8, Le Noir El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Donna Isd reports $15,197 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Le Noir El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donna H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Donna North H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Veterans Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Maria Alicia P Munoz El | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| W a Todd Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Le Noir El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,974
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 866
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 688
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 670
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~457 students)
Frequently asked questions about Le Noir El
How many students attend Le Noir El?
Le Noir El has 457 students enrolled. It is a public school in Donna, TX. CCD year-over-year: 413 (2022-23) → 451 (2023-24), up 38.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Le Noir El?
The student-teacher ratio at Le Noir El is 18.3:1, which is 24% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Le Noir El?
86.4% of students at Le Noir El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Le Noir El?
The largest demographic group at Le Noir El is Hispanic or Latino at 99.6% of enrollment, in Donna, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Le Noir El?
Le Noir El has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower 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 Le Noir El rank among schools in Donna?
By Resource Investment Index, Le Noir El ranks #7 of 13 schools in Donna, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Donna on the city page.
What other schools are in Donna Isd?
Besides Le Noir El, Donna Isd also operates Donna H S (1,992 students), Donna North H S (1,974 students), and Veterans Middle (866 students). See the Donna Isd district page for the complete list.