- Enrollment
- 2,090
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · La Porte, TX
Leo a Rizzuto El
Federal NCES profile for Leo a Rizzuto El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482619002957
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Leo a Rizzuto El earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in La Porte · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.5:1
- small classes for Texas
- 48.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Leo a Rizzuto El has class sizes smaller than 81% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Leo a Rizzuto El ranks #1 of 3 schools in La Porte, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-43 students YoY
Leo a Rizzuto El shrank from 382 students in 2022-23 to 339 in 2023-24 (-11.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 26.0 → 22.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-43 students YoY 482619002957 · La Porte, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
299 enr · 11.5:1 · 48.7% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: La Porte H S (2,090 students)
Leo a Rizzuto El shrank from 382 students in 2022-23 to 339 in 2023-24 (-11.3%). Teacher FTE lost 26.0 → 22.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Leo a Rizzuto El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- La Porte H S
La Porte H S
2,090 students
- Heritage El 667
Heritage El
667 students
- La Porte J H 563
La Porte J H
563 students
- Lomax J H 540
Lomax J H
540 students
- Lomax El 512
Lomax El
512 students
- This school 299
Leo a Rizzuto El
299 students
What this shows Leo a Rizzuto El reports 299 students on the CCD universe file.
How Leo a Rizzuto El compares
Leo a Rizzuto El is a shrinking 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 | 11.5:1 | ▼ 22% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.7% | ▼ 21% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 299 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
299
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 19% in Texas - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
32.4%
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
$12,795
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 299 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 54.5%
White 38.1%
African American 4.0%
Two or More 2.7%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 54.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.5, Leo a Rizzuto El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for La Porte Isd reports $12,795 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Leo a Rizzuto El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Porte H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heritage El | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| La Porte J H | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lomax J H | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lomax El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Leo a Rizzuto El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 667
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 563
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 540
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~299 students)
Frequently asked questions about Leo a Rizzuto El
How many students attend Leo a Rizzuto El?
Leo a Rizzuto El has 299 students enrolled. It is a public school in La Porte, TX. CCD year-over-year: 382 (2022-23) → 339 (2023-24), down 43.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Leo a Rizzuto El?
The student-teacher ratio at Leo a Rizzuto El is 11.5:1, which is 22% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 27% 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 Leo a Rizzuto El?
48.7% of students at Leo a Rizzuto El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Leo a Rizzuto El?
The largest demographic group at Leo a Rizzuto El is Hispanic or Latino at 54.5% of enrollment, in La Porte, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Leo a Rizzuto El?
Leo a Rizzuto El has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Leo a Rizzuto El rank among schools in La Porte?
By Resource Investment Index, Leo a Rizzuto El ranks #1 of 3 schools in La Porte, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in La Porte on the city page.
What other schools are in La Porte Isd?
Besides Leo a Rizzuto El, La Porte Isd also operates La Porte H S (2,090 students), Heritage El (667 students), and La Porte J H (563 students). See the La Porte Isd district page for the complete list.