- Enrollment
- 798
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Levelland, TX
Levelland Academic Beginnings Center
Federal NCES profile for Levelland Academic Beginnings Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482724003061
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Levelland Academic Beginnings Center earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Texas schools.
- #7 of 7
- public schools in Levelland · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.9:1
- large classes for Texas
- 76.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Levelland Academic Beginnings Center has class sizes larger than 92% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Levelland Academic Beginnings Center ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Levelland, TX.
School address
District: Levelland Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482724003061 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+175 students YoY
Levelland Academic Beginnings Center grew from 357 students in 2022-23 to 532 in 2023-24 (+49.0%).
Teacher FTE added 26.4 → 34.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+175 students YoY 482724003061 · Levelland, TX Other · MID · TRAD
518 enr · 19.9:1 · 76.2% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Levelland H S (798 students)
Levelland Academic Beginnings Center grew from 357 students in 2022-23 to 532 in 2023-24 (+49.0%). Teacher FTE added 26.4 → 34.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Levelland Academic Beginnings Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Levelland H S
Levelland H S
798 students
- Levelland Midd
Levelland Middle
736 students
- This school
Levelland Academic Beginnings Center
518 students
- Levelland Int
Levelland Int
396 students
- Capitol El 285
Capitol El
285 students
- South El 238
South El
238 students
What this shows Levelland Academic Beginnings Center reports 518 students on the CCD universe file.
How Levelland Academic Beginnings Center compares
Levelland Academic Beginnings Center 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 | 19.9:1 | ▲ 35% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.2% | ▲ 23% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 518 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.9:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
518
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
19.9:1
students per teacher
- 35% above state mean
Top 92% in Texas - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,300
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 518 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 71.4%
White 22.6%
African American 4.1%
Two or More 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 71.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.7, Levelland Academic Beginnings Center is about as mixed as the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
District finance for Levelland Isd reports $13,300 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Levelland Academic Beginnings Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Levelland H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Levelland Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Levelland Int | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Capitol El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Levelland Academic Beginnings Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 736
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 396
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 285
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 238
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~518 students)
Frequently asked questions about Levelland Academic Beginnings Center
How many students attend Levelland Academic Beginnings Center?
Levelland Academic Beginnings Center has 518 students enrolled. It is a public school in Levelland, TX. CCD year-over-year: 357 (2022-23) → 532 (2023-24), up 175.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Levelland Academic Beginnings Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Levelland Academic Beginnings Center is 19.9:1, which is 35% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Levelland Academic Beginnings Center?
76.2% of students at Levelland Academic Beginnings Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Levelland Academic Beginnings Center?
The largest demographic group at Levelland Academic Beginnings Center is Hispanic or Latino at 71.4% of enrollment, in Levelland, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Levelland Academic Beginnings Center?
Levelland Academic Beginnings Center has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 Levelland Academic Beginnings Center rank among public schools in Levelland?
By Resource Investment Index, Levelland Academic Beginnings Center ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Levelland, 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 Levelland on the city page.
What other schools are in Levelland Isd?
Besides Levelland Academic Beginnings Center, Levelland Isd also operates Levelland H S (798 students), Levelland Middle (736 students), and Levelland Int (396 students). See the Levelland Isd district page for the complete list.