- Enrollment
- 141
- Students per teacher
- 8.3:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Veribest, TX
Veribest El
Federal NCES profile for Veribest El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 484404004994
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Veribest El earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 5
- schools in Veribest · Resource Index
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12:1
- small classes for Texas
- 38.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Veribest El has class sizes smaller than 77% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Veribest El ranks #1 of 5 schools in Veribest, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Veribest El held near 116 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 10.8 → 9.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 484404004994 · Veribest, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
120 enr · 12:1 · 38.3% lunch · RII 63
Nearest enrollment peer: Veribest H S (141 students)
Veribest El held near 116 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 10.8 → 9.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Veribest El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Veribest H S
Veribest H S
141 students
- This school
Veribest El
120 students
- Fairview Accel 2
Fairview Accelerated
2 students
What this shows Veribest El reports 120 students on the CCD universe file.
How Veribest El compares
Veribest 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 | 12:1 | ▼ 18% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.3% | ▼ 38% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 120 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
120
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 23% in Texas - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
9.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$16,442
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
Counselors0.5 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 60.0%
Hispanic or Latino 36.7%
African American 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Two or More 0.8%
Largest group: White at 60.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.5, Veribest El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Veribest Isd reports $16,442 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Veribest El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veribest H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fairview Accelerated | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Veribest El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2
- 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 (~120 students)
Frequently asked questions about Veribest El
How many students attend Veribest El?
Veribest El has 120 students enrolled. It is a public school in Veribest, TX. CCD year-over-year: 115 (2022-23) → 116 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Veribest El?
The student-teacher ratio at Veribest El is 12:1, which is 18% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 24% 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 Veribest El?
38.3% of students at Veribest El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Veribest El?
The largest demographic group at Veribest El is White at 60.0% of enrollment, in Veribest, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Veribest El?
Veribest El has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (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 Veribest El rank among schools in Veribest?
By Resource Investment Index, Veribest El ranks #1 of 5 schools in Veribest, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Veribest on the city page.
What other schools are in Veribest Isd?
Besides Veribest El, Veribest Isd also operates Veribest H S (141 students) and Fairview Accelerated (2 students). See the Veribest Isd district page for the complete list.