- Enrollment
- 2,414
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Canyon Lake, TX
Mt Valley El
Federal NCES profile for Mt Valley El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481473011987
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 2
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mt Valley El earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Canyon Lake · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 46.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Mt Valley El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mt Valley El ranks #2 of 3 schools in Canyon Lake, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Mt Valley El held near 477 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 35.0 → 39.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 481473011987 · Canyon Lake, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
488 enr · 14.4:1 · 46.3% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Canyon H S (2,414 students)
Mt Valley El held near 477 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 35.0 → 39.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Mt Valley El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Canyon H S
Canyon H S
2,414 students
- Smithson Valle
Smithson Valley H S
2,098 students
- Pieper H S
Pieper H S
2,093 students
- Canyon Middle
Canyon Middle
1,251 students
- Davenport H S
Davenport H S
1,233 students
- This school 488
Mt Valley El
488 students
What this shows Mt Valley El reports 488 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mt Valley El compares
Mt Valley 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 | 14.4:1 | ▼ 2% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.3% | ▼ 25% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 488 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
488
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 52% in Texas - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$9,736
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 488 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
40
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.6%
Hispanic or Latino 27.9%
Two or More 3.5%
African American 1.4%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 66.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.7, Mt Valley El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Comal Isd reports $9,736 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mt Valley El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canyon H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Smithson Valley H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pieper H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Canyon Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Davenport H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mt Valley El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,098
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,093
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,251
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,233
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~488 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mt Valley El
How many students attend Mt Valley El?
Mt Valley El has 488 students enrolled. It is a public school in Canyon Lake, TX. CCD year-over-year: 471 (2022-23) → 477 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mt Valley El?
The student-teacher ratio at Mt Valley El is 14.4:1, which is 2% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mt Valley El?
46.3% of students at Mt Valley El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mt Valley El?
The largest demographic group at Mt Valley El is White at 66.6% of enrollment, in Canyon Lake, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mt Valley El?
Mt Valley 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 Mt Valley El rank among schools in Canyon Lake?
By Resource Investment Index, Mt Valley El ranks #2 of 3 schools in Canyon Lake, 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 Comal Isd?
Besides Mt Valley El, Comal Isd also operates Canyon H S (2,414 students), Smithson Valley H S (2,098 students), and Pieper H S (2,093 students). See the Comal Isd district page for the complete list.