- Enrollment
- 717
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Venus, TX
Venus Pri
Federal NCES profile for Venus Pri, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 484401008313
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Venus Pri earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Venus · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11:1
- small classes for Texas
- 66.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Venus Pri has class sizes smaller than 85% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Venus Pri ranks #1 of 3 schools in Venus, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-35 students YoY
Venus Pri shrank from 437 students in 2022-23 to 402 in 2023-24 (-8.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 36.0 → 32.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-35 students YoY 484401008313 · Venus, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
397 enr · 11:1 · 66.8% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Venus H S (717 students)
Venus Pri shrank from 437 students in 2022-23 to 402 in 2023-24 (-8.0%). Teacher FTE lost 36.0 → 32.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Venus Pri in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Venus H S
Venus H S
717 students
- Venus El
Venus El
663 students
- Venus Middle
Venus Middle
506 students
- This school
Venus Pri
397 students
- Juvenile Justi 8
Juvenile Justice Alternative Ed Program/Venus
8 students
What this shows Venus Pri reports 397 students on the CCD universe file.
How Venus Pri compares
Venus Pri 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 | 11:1 | ▼ 25% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.8% | ▲ 8% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 397 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
397
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 15% in Texas - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.2%
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
$14,562
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
8
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 65.0%
White 21.9%
African American 7.8%
Two or More 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 65.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.2, Venus Pri is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Venus Isd reports $14,562 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Venus Pri Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Venus H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Venus El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Venus Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Juvenile Justice Alternative Ed Program/Venus | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Venus Pri's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 663
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 506
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 8
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~397 students)
Frequently asked questions about Venus Pri
How many students attend Venus Pri?
Venus Pri has 397 students enrolled. It is a public school in Venus, TX. CCD year-over-year: 437 (2022-23) → 402 (2023-24), down 35.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Venus Pri?
The student-teacher ratio at Venus Pri is 11:1, which is 25% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 30% 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 Venus Pri?
66.8% of students at Venus Pri are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Venus Pri?
The largest demographic group at Venus Pri is Hispanic or Latino at 65.0% of enrollment, in Venus, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Venus Pri?
Venus Pri has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (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 Venus Pri rank among schools in Venus?
By Resource Investment Index, Venus Pri ranks #1 of 3 schools in Venus, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Venus on the city page.
What other schools are in Venus Isd?
Besides Venus Pri, Venus Isd also operates Venus H S (717 students), Venus El (663 students), and Venus Middle (506 students). See the Venus Isd district page for the complete list.