- Enrollment
- 206
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Valley Mills, TX
Valley Mills El
Federal NCES profile for Valley Mills El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 484376004976
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Valley Mills El earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Valley Mills · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 50.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Valley Mills El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Valley Mills El ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Valley Mills, TX.
School address
District: Valley Mills Isd · Texas
NCES ID 484376004976 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Valley Mills El held near 328 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 24.3 → 25.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 484376004976 · Valley Mills, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
326 enr · 13.6:1 · 50.9% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Valley Mills H S (206 students)
Valley Mills El held near 328 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 24.3 → 25.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Valley Mills El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Valley Mills El
326 students
- Valley Mills H
Valley Mills H S
206 students
- Valley Mills J
Valley Mills J H
137 students
What this shows Valley Mills El reports 326 students on the CCD universe file.
How Valley Mills El compares
Valley Mills El held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.6:1 | ▼ 7% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.9% | ▼ 18% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 326 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
326
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 42% in Texas - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.5%
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
$13,218
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 326 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 62.3%
Hispanic or Latino 32.2%
Two or More 3.1%
African American 1.5%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: White at 62.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.7, Valley Mills El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Valley Mills Isd reports $13,218 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Valley Mills El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Mills H S | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Valley Mills J H | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Valley Mills El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 137
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- 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 (~326 students)
Frequently asked questions about Valley Mills El
How many students attend Valley Mills El?
Valley Mills El has 326 students enrolled. It is a public school in Valley Mills, TX. CCD year-over-year: 320 (2022-23) → 328 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley Mills El?
The student-teacher ratio at Valley Mills El is 13.6:1, which is 7% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 13% 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 Valley Mills El?
50.9% of students at Valley Mills El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Valley Mills El?
The largest demographic group at Valley Mills El is White at 62.3% of enrollment, in Valley Mills, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Valley Mills El?
Valley Mills El has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Valley Mills El rank among public schools in Valley Mills?
By Resource Investment Index, Valley Mills El ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Valley Mills, 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 Valley Mills Isd?
Besides Valley Mills El, Valley Mills Isd also operates Valley Mills H S (206 students) and Valley Mills J H (137 students). See the Valley Mills Isd district page for the complete list.