- Enrollment
- 2,154
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mission, TX
Mission Early Learning
Federal NCES profile for Mission Early Learning, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483104013565
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mission Early Learning earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #36 of 37
- schools in Mission · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.9:1
- large classes for Texas
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Mission Early Learning has class sizes larger than 96% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mission Early Learning ranks #36 of 37 schools in Mission, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-153 students YoY
Mission Early Learning shrank from 354 students in 2022-23 to 201 in 2023-24 (-43.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 8.6 → 0.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-153 students YoY 483104013565 · Mission, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
183 enr · 22.9:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: Mission H S (2,154 students)
Mission Early Learning shrank from 354 students in 2022-23 to 201 in 2023-24 (-43.2%). Teacher FTE lost 8.6 → 0.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Mission Early Learning in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mission H S
Mission H S
2,154 students
- Veterans Memor
Veterans Memorial H S
1,737 students
- White J H 831
White J H
831 students
- Alton Memorial 819
Alton Memorial J H
819 students
- Mission J H 711
Mission J H
711 students
- This school 183
Mission Early Learning
183 students
What this shows Mission Early Learning reports 183 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mission Early Learning compares
Mission Early Learning 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 | 22.9:1 | ▲ 56% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 62% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 183 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.9:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
183
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22.9:1
students per teacher
- 56% above state mean
Top 96% in Texas - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$13,955
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 92.3%
White 7.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 92.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.2, Mission Early Learning is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
District finance for Mission Cisd reports $13,955 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mission Early Learning Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mission H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Veterans Memorial H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| White J H | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Alton Memorial J H | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mission J H | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mission Early Learning's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,737
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 831
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 819
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 711
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~183 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Mission Early Learning
How many students attend Mission Early Learning?
Mission Early Learning has 183 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mission, TX. CCD year-over-year: 354 (2022-23) → 201 (2023-24), down 153.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mission Early Learning?
The student-teacher ratio at Mission Early Learning is 22.9:1, which is 56% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 46% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mission Early Learning?
100.0% of students at Mission Early Learning are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mission Early Learning?
The largest demographic group at Mission Early Learning is Hispanic or Latino at 92.3% of enrollment, in Mission, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mission Early Learning?
Mission Early Learning has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Mission Early Learning rank among schools in Mission?
By Resource Investment Index, Mission Early Learning ranks #36 of 37 schools in Mission, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Mission on the city page.
What other schools are in Mission Cisd?
Besides Mission Early Learning, Mission Cisd also operates Mission H S (2,154 students), Veterans Memorial H S (1,737 students), and White J H (831 students). See the Mission Cisd district page for the complete list.