- Enrollment
- 1,721
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Roma, TX
Veterans Memorial El
Federal NCES profile for Veterans Memorial El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483774012938
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Veterans Memorial El earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #6 of 6
- schools in Roma · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 94.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Veterans Memorial El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Veterans Memorial El ranks #6 of 6 schools in Roma, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Veterans Memorial El held near 487 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.9 → 34.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 483774012938 · Roma, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
458 enr · 13.9:1 · 94.2% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Roma H S (1,721 students)
Veterans Memorial El held near 487 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.9 → 34.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Veterans Memorial El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Roma H S
Roma H S
1,721 students
- Roma Middle
Roma Middle
776 students
- Ramiro Barrera 564
Ramiro Barrera Middle
564 students
- Florence J Sco 550
Florence J Scott El
550 students
- Roel a & Celia 526
Roel a & Celia R Saenz El
526 students
- This school 458
Veterans Memorial El
458 students
What this shows Veterans Memorial El reports 458 students on the CCD universe file.
How Veterans Memorial El compares
Veterans Memorial 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 | 13.9:1 | ▼ 5% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 94.2% | ▲ 52% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 458 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
458
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
94.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 46% in Texas - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
39.7%
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
$15,298
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 458 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
Hispanic or Latino 99.3%
Two or More 0.4%
White 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 99.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 1.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 1.4, Veterans Memorial El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Roma Isd reports $15,298 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Veterans Memorial El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roma H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Roma Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ramiro Barrera Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Florence J Scott El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roel a & Celia R Saenz El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Veterans Memorial El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 776
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 564
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 550
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 526
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~458 students)
Frequently asked questions about Veterans Memorial El
How many students attend Veterans Memorial El?
Veterans Memorial El has 458 students enrolled. It is a public school in Roma, TX. CCD year-over-year: 501 (2022-23) → 487 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Veterans Memorial El?
The student-teacher ratio at Veterans Memorial El is 13.9:1, which is 5% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 11% 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 Veterans Memorial El?
94.2% of students at Veterans Memorial El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Veterans Memorial El?
The largest demographic group at Veterans Memorial El is Hispanic or Latino at 99.3% of enrollment, in Roma, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Veterans Memorial El?
Veterans Memorial El has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Veterans Memorial El rank among schools in Roma?
By Resource Investment Index, Veterans Memorial El ranks #6 of 6 schools in Roma, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Roma on the city page.
What other schools are in Roma Isd?
Besides Veterans Memorial El, Roma Isd also operates Roma H S (1,721 students), Roma Middle (776 students), and Ramiro Barrera Middle (564 students). See the Roma Isd district page for the complete list.