- Enrollment
- 2,295
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · El Paso, TX
Loma Terrace El
Federal NCES profile for Loma Terrace El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 484668005325
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Loma Terrace El earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #37 of 129
- schools in El Paso · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 88.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Loma Terrace El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Loma Terrace El ranks #37 of 129 schools in El Paso, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-36 students YoY
Loma Terrace El shrank from 697 students in 2022-23 to 661 in 2023-24 (-5.2%).
Teacher FTE held 44.7 → 44.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-36 students YoY 484668005325 · El Paso, TX Other · MID · TRAD
614 enr · 14:1 · 88.1% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Eastwood H S (2,295 students)
Loma Terrace El shrank from 697 students in 2022-23 to 661 in 2023-24 (-5.2%). Teacher FTE held 44.7 → 44.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Loma Terrace El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Eastwood H S
Eastwood H S
2,295 students
- Bel Air H S
Bel Air H S
1,866 students
- Del Valle H S
Del Valle H S
1,798 students
- Parkland H S
Parkland H S
1,565 students
- J M Hanks H S
J M Hanks H S
1,364 students
- This school 614
Loma Terrace El
614 students
What this shows Loma Terrace El reports 614 students on the CCD universe file.
How Loma Terrace El compares
Loma Terrace 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 | 14:1 | ▼ 5% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.1% | ▲ 42% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 614 | top 36% | - | - |
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.
614
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
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
18.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,175
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 614 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
26
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.2 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 97.6%
White 2.0%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 97.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 4.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 4.7, Loma Terrace El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ysleta Isd reports $14,175 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Loma Terrace El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastwood H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bel Air H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Del Valle H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Parkland H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| J M Hanks H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Loma Terrace El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,866
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,798
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,565
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,364
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~614 students)
Frequently asked questions about Loma Terrace El
How many students attend Loma Terrace El?
Loma Terrace El has 614 students enrolled. It is a public school in El Paso, TX. CCD year-over-year: 697 (2022-23) → 661 (2023-24), down 36.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Loma Terrace El?
The student-teacher ratio at Loma Terrace 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 Loma Terrace El?
88.1% of students at Loma Terrace El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Loma Terrace El?
The largest demographic group at Loma Terrace El is Hispanic or Latino at 97.6% of enrollment, in El Paso, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Loma Terrace El?
Loma Terrace El has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Loma Terrace El rank among schools in El Paso?
By Resource Investment Index, Loma Terrace El ranks #37 of 129 schools in El Paso, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in El Paso on the city page.
What other schools are in Ysleta Isd?
Besides Loma Terrace El, Ysleta Isd also operates Eastwood H S (2,295 students), Bel Air H S (1,866 students), and Del Valle H S (1,798 students). See the Ysleta Isd district page for the complete list.