- Enrollment
- 1,750
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Texarkana, TX
Theron Jones Early Literacy Center
Federal NCES profile for Theron Jones Early Literacy Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 484248006335
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Theron Jones Early Literacy Center earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 90% of Texas schools.
- #9 of 9
- elementary schools in Texarkana · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 10:1
- small classes for Texas
- 96.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Theron Jones Early Literacy Center has class sizes smaller than 90% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Theron Jones Early Literacy Center ranks #9 of 9 elementary schools in Texarkana, TX.
School address
District: Texarkana Isd · Texas
NCES ID 484248006335 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-47 students YoY
Theron Jones Early Literacy Center shrank from 386 students in 2022-23 to 339 in 2023-24 (-12.2%).
Teacher FTE held 33.9 → 33.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-47 students YoY 484248006335 · Texarkana, TX Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
329 enr · 10:1 · 96.9% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Texas H S (1,750 students)
Theron Jones Early Literacy Center shrank from 386 students in 2022-23 to 339 in 2023-24 (-12.2%). Teacher FTE held 33.9 → 33.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Theron Jones Early Literacy Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Texas H S
Texas H S
1,750 students
- Texas Middle
Texas Middle
1,421 students
- Nash El 667
Nash El
667 students
- Wake Village E 539
Wake Village El
539 students
- Digital Academ 471
Digital Academy of Texas
471 students
- This school 329
Theron Jones Early Literacy Center
329 students
What this shows Theron Jones Early Literacy Center reports 329 students on the CCD universe file.
How Theron Jones Early Literacy Center compares
Theron Jones Early Literacy Center 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 | 10:1 | ▼ 32% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 96.9% | ▲ 57% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 329 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
329
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
96.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% 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
10:1
students per teacher
- 32% below state mean
Top 10% in Texas - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
64.7%
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
$13,568
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 329 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
41
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 78.1%
Hispanic or Latino 12.8%
Two or More 4.9%
White 4.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 78.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.0, Theron Jones Early Literacy Center is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
District finance for Texarkana Isd reports $13,568 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Theron Jones Early Literacy Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Texas Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Nash El | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wake Village El | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Digital Academy of Texas | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Theron Jones Early Literacy Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,421
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 667
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 539
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 471
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 70/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~329 students)
Frequently asked questions about Theron Jones Early Literacy Center
How many students attend Theron Jones Early Literacy Center?
Theron Jones Early Literacy Center has 329 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Texarkana, TX. CCD year-over-year: 386 (2022-23) → 339 (2023-24), down 47.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Theron Jones Early Literacy Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Theron Jones Early Literacy Center is 10:1, which is 32% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 36% 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 Theron Jones Early Literacy Center?
96.9% of students at Theron Jones Early Literacy Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Theron Jones Early Literacy Center?
The largest demographic group at Theron Jones Early Literacy Center is African American at 78.1% of enrollment, in Texarkana, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Theron Jones Early Literacy Center?
Theron Jones Early Literacy Center has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Theron Jones Early Literacy Center rank among elementary schools in Texarkana?
By Resource Investment Index, Theron Jones Early Literacy Center ranks #9 of 9 elementary schools in Texarkana, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Texarkana on the city page.
What other schools are in Texarkana Isd?
Besides Theron Jones Early Literacy Center, Texarkana Isd also operates Texas H S (1,750 students), Texas Middle (1,421 students), and Nash El (667 students). See the Texarkana Isd district page for the complete list.