- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Progreso, TX
Progreso Early Childhood
Federal NCES profile for Progreso Early Childhood, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483591021352
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Progreso Early Childhood earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Progreso · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.3:1
- large classes for Texas
- 93.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Progreso Early Childhood has class sizes larger than 93% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Progreso Early Childhood ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Progreso, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Progreso Early Childhood shrank from 378 students in 2022-23 to 354 in 2023-24 (-6.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 19.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-24 students YoY 483591021352 · Progreso, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
365 enr · 20.3:1 · 93.1% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Progreso H S (431 students)
Progreso Early Childhood shrank from 378 students in 2022-23 to 354 in 2023-24 (-6.3%). Teacher FTE lost 19.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Progreso Early Childhood in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Progreso H S
Progreso H S
431 students
- This school
Progreso Early Childhood
365 students
- Dorothy Thomps
Dorothy Thompson Middle
281 students
- Progreso El
Progreso El
262 students
- Daep 1
Daep
1 students
What this shows Progreso Early Childhood reports 365 students on the CCD universe file.
How Progreso Early Childhood compares
Progreso Early Childhood 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 | 20.3:1 | ▲ 38% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 93.1% | ▲ 50% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 365 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.3:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
365
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
93.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
20.3:1
students per teacher
- 38% above state mean
Top 93% in Texas - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
41.9%
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
$14,202
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 365 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 99.2%
White 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 99.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 1.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 1.6, Progreso Early Childhood is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Progreso Isd reports $14,202 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Progreso Early Childhood Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Progreso H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dorothy Thompson Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Progreso El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Daep | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Progreso Early Childhood's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 281
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 262
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1
- Students per teacher
- -
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 (~365 students)
Frequently asked questions about Progreso Early Childhood
How many students attend Progreso Early Childhood?
Progreso Early Childhood has 365 students enrolled. It is a public school in Progreso, TX. CCD year-over-year: 378 (2022-23) → 354 (2023-24), down 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Progreso Early Childhood?
The student-teacher ratio at Progreso Early Childhood is 20.3:1, which is 38% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Progreso Early Childhood?
93.1% of students at Progreso Early Childhood are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Progreso Early Childhood?
The largest demographic group at Progreso Early Childhood is Hispanic or Latino at 99.2% of enrollment, in Progreso, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Progreso Early Childhood?
Progreso Early Childhood has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 Progreso Early Childhood rank among public schools in Progreso?
By Resource Investment Index, Progreso Early Childhood ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Progreso, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Progreso on the city page.
What other schools are in Progreso Isd?
Besides Progreso Early Childhood, Progreso Isd also operates Progreso H S (431 students), Dorothy Thompson Middle (281 students), and Progreso El (262 students). See the Progreso Isd district page for the complete list.