- Enrollment
- 3,285
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Los Fresnos, TX
Los Fresnos El
Federal NCES profile for Los Fresnos El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482829003162
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Los Fresnos El earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Los Fresnos · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- students per teacher
- 75.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Los Fresnos El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Los Fresnos El ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Los Fresnos, TX.
School address
District: Los Fresnos Cisd · Texas
NCES ID 482829003162 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Los Fresnos El held near 558 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 35.0 → 38.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 482829003162 · Los Fresnos, TX Other · MID · TRAD
549 enr · 15.7:1 · 75.8% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Los Fresnos H S (3,285 students)
Los Fresnos El held near 558 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 35.0 → 38.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Los Fresnos 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 549
Los Fresnos El
549 students
What this shows Los Fresnos El reports 549 students on the CCD universe file.
How Los Fresnos El compares
Los Fresnos 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 | 15.7:1 | ▲ 7% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.8% | ▲ 22% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 549 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
549
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 68% in Texas - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.2%
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 366 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 96.2%
White 3.5%
African American 0.2%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 96.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.3, Los Fresnos 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 Los Fresnos El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Fresnos H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Resaca Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Los Cuates Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rancho Verde El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Liberty Memorial Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Los Fresnos 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 (~549 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Los Fresnos El
How many students attend Los Fresnos El?
Los Fresnos El has 549 students enrolled. It is a public school in Los Fresnos, TX. CCD year-over-year: 561 (2022-23) → 558 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Los Fresnos El?
The student-teacher ratio at Los Fresnos El is 15.7:1, which is 7% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Los Fresnos El?
75.8% of students at Los Fresnos El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Los Fresnos El?
The largest demographic group at Los Fresnos El is Hispanic or Latino at 96.2% of enrollment, in Los Fresnos, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Los Fresnos El?
Los Fresnos El has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Los Fresnos El rank among public schools in Los Fresnos?
By Resource Investment Index, Los Fresnos El ranks #2 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 Los Fresnos 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.