- Enrollment
- 3,004
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · El Paso, TX
Lujan-Chavez El
Federal NCES profile for Lujan-Chavez El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 484071008553
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lujan-Chavez El earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #57 of 129
- schools in El Paso · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 54.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Lujan-Chavez El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lujan-Chavez El ranks #57 of 129 schools in El Paso, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-32 students YoY
Lujan-Chavez El held near 976 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-32 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 59.8 → 41.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-32 students YoY 484071008553 · El Paso, TX Other · MID · TRAD
923 enr · 15.6:1 · 54.9% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Eastlake H S (3,004 students)
Lujan-Chavez El held near 976 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-32 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 59.8 → 41.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Lujan-Chavez El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Eastlake H S
Eastlake H S
3,004 students
- Pebble Hills H
Pebble Hills H S
2,952 students
- Socorro H S
Socorro H S
2,579 students
- Montwood H S
Montwood H S
2,499 students
- El Dorado H S
El Dorado H S
2,109 students
- This school 923
Lujan-Chavez El
923 students
What this shows Lujan-Chavez El reports 923 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lujan-Chavez El compares
Lujan-Chavez 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 | 15.6:1 | ▲ 6% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.9% | ▼ 11% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 923 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
923
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 67% in Texas - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.3%
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
$11,574
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 462 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 82.7%
White 8.2%
African American 4.0%
Two or More 3.0%
Asian 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 82.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.7, Lujan-Chavez El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Socorro Isd reports $11,574 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lujan-Chavez El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastlake H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pebble Hills H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Socorro H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Montwood H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| El Dorado H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lujan-Chavez El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,952
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 2,579
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,499
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,109
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~923 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lujan-Chavez El
How many students attend Lujan-Chavez El?
Lujan-Chavez El has 923 students enrolled. It is a public school in El Paso, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,008 (2022-23) → 976 (2023-24), nearly flat (-32).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lujan-Chavez El?
The student-teacher ratio at Lujan-Chavez El is 15.6:1, which is 6% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lujan-Chavez El?
54.9% of students at Lujan-Chavez El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lujan-Chavez El?
The largest demographic group at Lujan-Chavez El is Hispanic or Latino at 82.7% of enrollment, in El Paso, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lujan-Chavez El?
Lujan-Chavez El has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Lujan-Chavez El rank among schools in El Paso?
By Resource Investment Index, Lujan-Chavez El ranks #57 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 Socorro Isd?
Besides Lujan-Chavez El, Socorro Isd also operates Eastlake H S (3,004 students), Pebble Hills H S (2,952 students), and Socorro H S (2,579 students). See the Socorro Isd district page for the complete list.