- Enrollment
- 1,992
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Donna, TX
Patricia S Garza El
Federal NCES profile for Patricia S Garza El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481739008283
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Patricia S Garza El earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #3 of 13
- schools in Donna · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.2:1
- large classes for Texas
- 98.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Patricia S Garza El has class sizes larger than 73% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Patricia S Garza El ranks #3 of 13 schools in Donna, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+74 students YoY
Patricia S Garza El grew from 542 students in 2022-23 to 616 in 2023-24 (+13.7%).
Teacher FTE added 34.4 → 38.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+74 students YoY 481739008283 · Donna, TX Other · MID · TRAD
551 enr · 16.2:1 · 98.5% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Donna H S (1,992 students)
Patricia S Garza El grew from 542 students in 2022-23 to 616 in 2023-24 (+13.7%). Teacher FTE added 34.4 → 38.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Patricia S Garza El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Donna H S
Donna H S
1,992 students
- Donna North H
Donna North H S
1,974 students
- Veterans Middl
Veterans Middle
866 students
- Maria Alicia P 688
Maria Alicia P Munoz El
688 students
- W a Todd Middl 670
W a Todd Middle
670 students
- This school 551
Patricia S Garza El
551 students
What this shows Patricia S Garza El reports 551 students on the CCD universe file.
How Patricia S Garza El compares
Patricia S Garza 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 | 16.2:1 | ▲ 10% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.5% | ▲ 59% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 551 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
551
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% 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
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 73% in Texas - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
42.1%
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
$15,197
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
Counselors1.9 FTE
Per 295 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 99.8%
White 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 99.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 0.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 0.4, Patricia S Garza El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Donna Isd reports $15,197 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Patricia S Garza El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donna H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Donna North H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Veterans Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Maria Alicia P Munoz El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| W a Todd Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Patricia S Garza El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,974
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 866
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 688
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 670
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~551 students)
Frequently asked questions about Patricia S Garza El
How many students attend Patricia S Garza El?
Patricia S Garza El has 551 students enrolled. It is a public school in Donna, TX. CCD year-over-year: 542 (2022-23) → 616 (2023-24), up 74.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Patricia S Garza El?
The student-teacher ratio at Patricia S Garza El is 16.2:1, which is 10% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Patricia S Garza El?
98.5% of students at Patricia S Garza El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Patricia S Garza El?
The largest demographic group at Patricia S Garza El is Hispanic or Latino at 99.8% of enrollment, in Donna, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Patricia S Garza El?
Patricia S Garza El has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Patricia S Garza El rank among schools in Donna?
By Resource Investment Index, Patricia S Garza El ranks #3 of 13 schools in Donna, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Donna on the city page.
What other schools are in Donna Isd?
Besides Patricia S Garza El, Donna Isd also operates Donna H S (1,992 students), Donna North H S (1,974 students), and Veterans Middle (866 students). See the Donna Isd district page for the complete list.