- Enrollment
- 3,285
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Los Fresnos, TX
Lopez-Riggins El
Federal NCES profile for Lopez-Riggins El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482829006140
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lopez-Riggins 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.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Los Fresnos · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 87.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Lopez-Riggins El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lopez-Riggins El ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Los Fresnos, TX.
School address
District: Los Fresnos Cisd · Texas
NCES ID 482829006140 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-30 students YoY
Lopez-Riggins El shrank from 514 students in 2022-23 to 484 in 2023-24 (-5.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 35.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-30 students YoY 482829006140 · Los Fresnos, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
467 enr · 13.3:1 · 87.5% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Los Fresnos H S (3,285 students)
Lopez-Riggins El shrank from 514 students in 2022-23 to 484 in 2023-24 (-5.8%). Teacher FTE lost 35.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Lopez-Riggins El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Los Fresnos H
Los Fresnos H S
3,285 students
- Resaca Middle 870
Resaca Middle
870 students
- Los Cuates Mid 825
Los Cuates Middle
825 students
- Rancho Verde E 696
Rancho Verde El
696 students
- Liberty Memori 673
Liberty Memorial Middle
673 students
- This school 467
Lopez-Riggins El
467 students
What this shows Lopez-Riggins El reports 467 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lopez-Riggins El compares
Lopez-Riggins 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.5% | ▲ 41% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 467 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
467
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
87.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 38% in Texas - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.9%
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
$12,356
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 467 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 98.1%
White 1.3%
African American 0.4%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 98.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 3.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 3.7, Lopez-Riggins El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Los Fresnos Cisd reports $12,356 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lopez-Riggins El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Fresnos H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Resaca Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Los Cuates Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rancho Verde El | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Liberty Memorial Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lopez-Riggins El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 870
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 825
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 696
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 673
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- 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 (~467 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lopez-Riggins El
How many students attend Lopez-Riggins El?
Lopez-Riggins El has 467 students enrolled. It is a public school in Los Fresnos, TX. CCD year-over-year: 514 (2022-23) → 484 (2023-24), down 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lopez-Riggins El?
The student-teacher ratio at Lopez-Riggins El is 13.3:1, which is 10% 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 Lopez-Riggins El?
87.5% of students at Lopez-Riggins El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lopez-Riggins El?
The largest demographic group at Lopez-Riggins El is Hispanic or Latino at 98.1% of enrollment, in Los Fresnos, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lopez-Riggins El?
Lopez-Riggins 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 Lopez-Riggins El rank among public schools in Los Fresnos?
By Resource Investment Index, Lopez-Riggins El ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Los Fresnos, 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 Los Fresnos on the city page.
What other schools are in Los Fresnos Cisd?
Besides Lopez-Riggins El, Los Fresnos Cisd also operates Los Fresnos H S (3,285 students), Resaca Middle (870 students), and Los Cuates Middle (825 students). See the Los Fresnos Cisd district page for the complete list.