- Enrollment
- 2,480
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Leander, TX
Tarvin El
Federal NCES profile for Tarvin El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482703013785
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 79
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tarvin El earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Texas schools.
- #3 of 13
- schools in Leander · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.1:1
- large classes for Texas
- 8.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Tarvin El has class sizes larger than 81% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tarvin El ranks #3 of 13 schools in Leander, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+86 students YoY
Tarvin El grew from 711 students in 2022-23 to 797 in 2023-24 (+12.1%).
Teacher FTE added 49.5 → 55.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+86 students YoY 482703013785 · Leander, TX Other · MID · TRAD
838 enr · 17.1:1 · 8.4% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Vista Ridge H S (2,480 students)
Tarvin El grew from 711 students in 2022-23 to 797 in 2023-24 (+12.1%). Teacher FTE added 49.5 → 55.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Tarvin El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Vista Ridge H
Vista Ridge H S
2,480 students
- Vandegrift H S
Vandegrift H S
2,437 students
- Rouse H S
Rouse H S
2,260 students
- Cedar Park H S
Cedar Park H S
2,155 students
- Leander H S
Leander H S
2,131 students
- This school 838
Tarvin El
838 students
What this shows Tarvin El reports 838 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tarvin El compares
Tarvin 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 | 17.1:1 | ▲ 16% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.4% | ▼ 86% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 838 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
838
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
8.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 86% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 81% in Texas - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
8.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$10,669
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 838 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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
Asian 54.3%
White 24.9%
Hispanic or Latino 11.6%
Two or More 5.4%
African American 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Largest group: Asian at 54.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.6, Tarvin El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Leander Isd reports $10,669 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tarvin El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vista Ridge H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Vandegrift H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rouse H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cedar Park H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Leander H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tarvin El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,437
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 2,260
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 2,155
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,131
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~838 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tarvin El
How many students attend Tarvin El?
Tarvin El has 838 students enrolled. It is a public school in Leander, TX. CCD year-over-year: 711 (2022-23) → 797 (2023-24), up 86.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tarvin El?
The student-teacher ratio at Tarvin El is 17.1:1, which is 16% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Tarvin El?
8.4% of students at Tarvin El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tarvin El?
The largest demographic group at Tarvin El is Asian at 54.3% of enrollment, in Leander, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tarvin El?
Tarvin El has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Tarvin El rank among schools in Leander?
By Resource Investment Index, Tarvin El ranks #3 of 13 schools in Leander, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Leander on the city page.
What other schools are in Leander Isd?
Besides Tarvin El, Leander Isd also operates Vista Ridge H S (2,480 students), Vandegrift H S (2,437 students), and Rouse H S (2,260 students). See the Leander Isd district page for the complete list.