- Enrollment
- 382
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Littlefield, TX
Littlefield El
Federal NCES profile for Littlefield El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 482775003113
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Littlefield El earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Littlefield · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 80.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Littlefield El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Littlefield El ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Littlefield, TX.
School address
District: Littlefield Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482775003113 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-37 students YoY
Littlefield El shrank from 263 students in 2022-23 to 226 in 2023-24 (-14.1%).
Teacher FTE added 18.8 → 19.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-37 students YoY 482775003113 · Littlefield, TX Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
241 enr · 13.4:1 · 80.2% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Littlefield H S (382 students)
Littlefield El shrank from 263 students in 2022-23 to 226 in 2023-24 (-14.1%). Teacher FTE added 18.8 → 19.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Littlefield El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Littlefield H
Littlefield H S
382 students
- Littlefield Pr
Littlefield Pri
329 students
- Littlefield J
Littlefield J H
281 students
- This school
Littlefield El
241 students
What this shows Littlefield El reports 241 students on the CCD universe file.
How Littlefield El compares
Littlefield 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 9% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.2% | ▲ 30% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 241 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
241
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 39% in Texas - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.1%
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
$14,326
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
47
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 76.8%
White 21.2%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 76.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.5, Littlefield El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Littlefield Isd reports $14,326 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Littlefield El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Littlefield H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Littlefield Pri | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Littlefield J H | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Littlefield El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 329
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 281
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~241 students)
Frequently asked questions about Littlefield El
How many students attend Littlefield El?
Littlefield El has 241 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Littlefield, TX. CCD year-over-year: 263 (2022-23) → 226 (2023-24), down 37.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Littlefield El?
The student-teacher ratio at Littlefield El is 13.4:1, which is 9% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 15% 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 Littlefield El?
80.2% of students at Littlefield El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Littlefield El?
The largest demographic group at Littlefield El is Hispanic or Latino at 76.8% of enrollment, in Littlefield, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Littlefield El?
Littlefield El has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Littlefield El rank among public schools in Littlefield?
By Resource Investment Index, Littlefield El ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Littlefield, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Littlefield Isd?
Besides Littlefield El, Littlefield Isd also operates Littlefield H S (382 students), Littlefield Pri (329 students), and Littlefield J H (281 students). See the Littlefield Isd district page for the complete list.