- Enrollment
- 426
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Natalia, TX
Natalia Early Child Ctr
Federal NCES profile for Natalia Early Child Ctr, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483213005102
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Natalia Early Child Ctr earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Texas schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Natalia · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.7:1
- large classes for Texas
- 70.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Natalia Early Child Ctr has class sizes larger than 84% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Natalia Early Child Ctr ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Natalia, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+34 students YoY
Natalia Early Child Ctr grew from 256 students in 2022-23 to 290 in 2023-24 (+13.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 16.5 → 15.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+34 students YoY 483213005102 · Natalia, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
283 enr · 17.7:1 · 70.7% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Natalia El (426 students)
Natalia Early Child Ctr grew from 256 students in 2022-23 to 290 in 2023-24 (+13.3%). Teacher FTE lost 16.5 → 15.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Natalia Early Child Ctr in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Natalia El
Natalia El
426 students
- Natalia H S
Natalia H S
352 students
- This school
Natalia Early Child Ctr
283 students
- Natalia J H
Natalia J H
254 students
What this shows Natalia Early Child Ctr reports 283 students on the CCD universe file.
How Natalia Early Child Ctr compares
Natalia Early Child Ctr 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 | 17.7:1 | ▲ 20% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.7% | ▲ 14% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 283 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
283
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 84% in Texas - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,297
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 87.3%
White 12.0%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 87.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.3, Natalia Early Child Ctr is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
District finance for Natalia Isd reports $13,297 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Natalia Early Child Ctr Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natalia El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Natalia H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Natalia J H | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Natalia Early Child Ctr's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 352
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 254
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~283 students)
Frequently asked questions about Natalia Early Child Ctr
How many students attend Natalia Early Child Ctr?
Natalia Early Child Ctr has 283 students enrolled. It is a public school in Natalia, TX. CCD year-over-year: 256 (2022-23) → 290 (2023-24), up 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Natalia Early Child Ctr?
The student-teacher ratio at Natalia Early Child Ctr is 17.7:1, which is 20% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Natalia Early Child Ctr?
70.7% of students at Natalia Early Child Ctr are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Natalia Early Child Ctr?
The largest demographic group at Natalia Early Child Ctr is Hispanic or Latino at 87.3% of enrollment, in Natalia, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Natalia Early Child Ctr?
Natalia Early Child Ctr has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Natalia Early Child Ctr rank among public schools in Natalia?
By Resource Investment Index, Natalia Early Child Ctr ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Natalia, 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 Natalia Isd?
Besides Natalia Early Child Ctr, Natalia Isd also operates Natalia El (426 students), Natalia H S (352 students), and Natalia J H (254 students). See the Natalia Isd district page for the complete list.