- Enrollment
- 119
- Students per teacher
- 7.4:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Vega, TX
Vega J H
Federal NCES profile for Vega J H, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 72/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 484398013641
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 87
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vega J H earns 72/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Texas schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Vega · Resource Index
- 72
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.3:1
- small classes for Texas
- 18.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Vega J H has class sizes smaller than 88% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Vega J H ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Vega, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Vega J H shrank from 111 students in 2022-23 to 104 in 2023-24 (-6.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 11.6 → 9.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-7 students YoY 484398013641 · Vega, TX Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
113 enr · 10.3:1 · 18.9% lunch · RII 72
Nearest enrollment peer: Vega El (119 students)
Vega J H shrank from 111 students in 2022-23 to 104 in 2023-24 (-6.3%). Teacher FTE lost 11.6 → 9.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Vega J H in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Vega El
Vega El
119 students
- This school
Vega J H
113 students
- Vega H S
Vega H S
108 students
What this shows Vega J H reports 113 students on the CCD universe file.
How Vega J H compares
Vega J H 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 | 10.3:1 | ▼ 30% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.9% | ▼ 69% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 113 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.3:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
113
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% 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
10.3:1
students per teacher
- 30% below state mean
Top 12% in Texas - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
5.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 77.9%
Hispanic or Latino 18.6%
Two or More 2.7%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: White at 77.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.8, Vega J H is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Vega Isd reports $15,889 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Vega J H Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vega El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Vega H S | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Vega J H'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 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 (~113 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Vega J H
How many students attend Vega J H?
Vega J H has 113 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Vega, TX. CCD year-over-year: 111 (2022-23) → 104 (2023-24), down 7.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vega J H?
The student-teacher ratio at Vega J H is 10.3:1, which is 30% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 34% 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 J H?
18.9% of students at Vega J H are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vega J H?
The largest demographic group at Vega J H is White at 77.9% of enrollment, in Vega, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vega J H?
Vega J H has a Resource Investment Index of 72/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Vega J H rank among public schools in Vega?
By Resource Investment Index, Vega J H ranks #2 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 J H, Vega Isd also operates Vega El (119 students) and Vega H S (108 students). See the Vega Isd district page for the complete list.