- Enrollment
- 113
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 72/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Vega, TX
Vega El
Federal NCES profile for Vega El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 68/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 484398004990
👥 S:T ratio 70
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 76
📋 Attendance 94
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vega El earns 68/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Texas schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Vega · Resource Index
- 68
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7.4:1
- small classes for Texas
- 26.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Vega El has class sizes smaller than 97% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Vega El ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Vega, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Vega El shrank from 144 students in 2022-23 to 135 in 2023-24 (-6.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 16.6 → 10.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-9 students YoY 484398004990 · Vega, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
119 enr · 7.4:1 · 26.4% lunch · RII 68
Nearest enrollment peer: Vega J H (113 students)
Vega El shrank from 144 students in 2022-23 to 135 in 2023-24 (-6.3%). Teacher FTE lost 16.6 → 10.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Vega El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Vega El
119 students
- Vega J H
Vega J H
113 students
- Vega H S
Vega H S
108 students
What this shows Vega El reports 119 students on the CCD universe file.
How Vega El compares
Vega El 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 | 7.4:1 | ▼ 50% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.4% | ▼ 57% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 119 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.4:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
119
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% 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
7.4:1
students per teacher
- 50% below state mean
Top 3% in Texas - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
2.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$15,889
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 119 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
White 74.8%
Hispanic or Latino 21.0%
Two or More 3.4%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 74.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.5, Vega El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
District finance for Vega Isd reports $15,889 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Vega El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vega J H | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vega H S | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Vega El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 108
- Students per teacher
- 6:1
- Resource Index
- 78/100
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 (~119 students)
Frequently asked questions about Vega El
How many students attend Vega El?
Vega El has 119 students enrolled. It is a public school in Vega, TX. CCD year-over-year: 144 (2022-23) → 135 (2023-24), down 9.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vega El?
The student-teacher ratio at Vega El is 7.4:1, which is 50% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 53% 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 Vega El?
26.4% of students at Vega El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vega El?
The largest demographic group at Vega El is White at 74.8% of enrollment, in Vega, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vega El?
Vega El has a Resource Investment Index of 68/100 (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 Vega El rank among public schools in Vega?
By Resource Investment Index, Vega El ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Vega, 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 Vega Isd?
Besides Vega El, Vega Isd also operates Vega J H (113 students) and Vega H S (108 students). See the Vega Isd district page for the complete list.