- Enrollment
- 153
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Louise, TX
Louise El
Federal NCES profile for Louise El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482835021546
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Louise El earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Louise · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 62.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Louise El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Louise El ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Louise, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Louise El held near 248 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 18.5 → 18.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 482835021546 · Louise, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
273 enr · 15.2:1 · 62.1% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Louise H S (153 students)
Louise El held near 248 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 18.5 → 18.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Louise El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Louise El
273 students
- Louise H S
Louise H S
153 students
- Louise J H 109
Louise J H
109 students
What this shows Louise El reports 273 students on the CCD universe file.
How Louise El compares
Louise 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 | 15.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.1% | ▲ 0% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 273 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
273
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% 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
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 62% in Texas - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$15,032
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 273 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 59.3%
White 35.2%
African American 2.2%
Two or More 2.2%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 59.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.3, Louise El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Louise Isd reports $15,032 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Louise El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louise H S | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Louise J H | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Louise El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 109
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
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 (~273 students)
Frequently asked questions about Louise El
How many students attend Louise El?
Louise El has 273 students enrolled. It is a public school in Louise, TX. CCD year-over-year: 253 (2022-23) → 248 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Louise El?
The student-teacher ratio at Louise El is 15.2:1, which is 3% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Louise El?
62.1% of students at Louise El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Louise El?
The largest demographic group at Louise El is Hispanic or Latino at 59.3% of enrollment, in Louise, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Louise El?
Louise El has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher 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 Louise El rank among public schools in Louise?
By Resource Investment Index, Louise El ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Louise, 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 Louise Isd?
Besides Louise El, Louise Isd also operates Louise H S (153 students) and Louise J H (109 students). See the Louise Isd district page for the complete list.