- Enrollment
- 2,124
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Laredo, TX
Leyendecker El
Federal NCES profile for Leyendecker El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482679003021
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Leyendecker El earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #18 of 56
- schools in Laredo · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 99.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Leyendecker El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Leyendecker El ranks #18 of 56 schools in Laredo, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Leyendecker El held near 424 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 29.8 → 28.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 482679003021 · Laredo, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
406 enr · 14:1 · 99.5% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Nixon H S (2,124 students)
Leyendecker El held near 424 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 29.8 → 28.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Leyendecker El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Nixon H S
Nixon H S
2,124 students
- Martin H S
Martin H S
1,975 students
- Dr Leo Cigarro
Dr Leo Cigarroa H S
1,379 students
- Lamar Middle
Lamar Middle
1,204 students
- Christen Middl
Christen Middle
1,115 students
- This school 406
Leyendecker El
406 students
What this shows Leyendecker El reports 406 students on the CCD universe file.
How Leyendecker El compares
Leyendecker 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 | 14:1 | ▼ 5% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.5% | ▲ 61% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 406 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
406
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% 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
14:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 47% in Texas - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.7%
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
$12,886
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 406 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 98.3%
White 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 98.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 3.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 3.4, Leyendecker El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Laredo Isd reports $12,886 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Leyendecker El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nixon H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Martin H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dr Leo Cigarroa H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lamar Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Christen Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Leyendecker El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,975
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,379
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,204
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,115
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~406 students)
Frequently asked questions about Leyendecker El
How many students attend Leyendecker El?
Leyendecker El has 406 students enrolled. It is a public school in Laredo, TX. CCD year-over-year: 442 (2022-23) → 424 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Leyendecker El?
The student-teacher ratio at Leyendecker El is 14:1, which is 5% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 11% 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 Leyendecker El?
99.5% of students at Leyendecker El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Leyendecker El?
The largest demographic group at Leyendecker El is Hispanic or Latino at 98.3% of enrollment, in Laredo, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Leyendecker El?
Leyendecker El has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Leyendecker El rank among schools in Laredo?
By Resource Investment Index, Leyendecker El ranks #18 of 56 schools in Laredo, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Laredo on the city page.
What other schools are in Laredo Isd?
Besides Leyendecker El, Laredo Isd also operates Nixon H S (2,124 students), Martin H S (1,975 students), and Dr Leo Cigarroa H S (1,379 students). See the Laredo Isd district page for the complete list.