- Enrollment
- 439
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lyford, TX
Lyford El
Federal NCES profile for Lyford El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482862006296
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lyford El earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Lyford · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- large classes for Texas
- 80.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Lyford El has class sizes larger than 71% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lyford El ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Lyford, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+48 students YoY
Lyford El grew from 625 students in 2022-23 to 673 in 2023-24 (+7.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 41.0 → 40.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+48 students YoY 482862006296 · Lyford, TX Other · MID · TRAD
658 enr · 16:1 · 80.6% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Lyford H S (439 students)
Lyford El grew from 625 students in 2022-23 to 673 in 2023-24 (+7.7%). Teacher FTE lost 41.0 → 40.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Lyford El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Lyford El
658 students
- Lyford H S
Lyford H S
439 students
- Lyford Middle
Lyford Middle
299 students
What this shows Lyford El reports 658 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lyford El compares
Lyford El is a growing 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 | 16:1 | ▲ 9% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.6% | ▲ 30% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 658 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
658
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
16:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 71% in Texas - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.0%
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
$16,721
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 329 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 94.4%
White 5.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 94.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.6, Lyford El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lyford Cisd reports $16,721 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lyford El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lyford H S | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lyford Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lyford El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 299
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~658 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lyford El
How many students attend Lyford El?
Lyford El has 658 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lyford, TX. CCD year-over-year: 625 (2022-23) → 673 (2023-24), up 48.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lyford El?
The student-teacher ratio at Lyford El is 16:1, which is 9% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lyford El?
80.6% of students at Lyford El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lyford El?
The largest demographic group at Lyford El is Hispanic or Latino at 94.4% of enrollment, in Lyford, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lyford El?
Lyford 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 Lyford El rank among public schools in Lyford?
By Resource Investment Index, Lyford El ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Lyford, 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 Lyford Cisd?
Besides Lyford El, Lyford Cisd also operates Lyford H S (439 students) and Lyford Middle (299 students). See the Lyford Cisd district page for the complete list.