- Enrollment
- 1,861
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Victoria, TX
Vickers El
Federal NCES profile for Vickers El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 484415005018
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vickers El earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #8 of 18
- schools in Victoria · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- students per teacher
- 43.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Vickers El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Vickers El ranks #8 of 18 schools in Victoria, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Vickers El held near 511 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 33.8 → 32.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 484415005018 · Victoria, TX Other · MID · TRAD
510 enr · 15.5:1 · 43.8% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Victoria East H S (1,861 students)
Vickers El held near 511 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 33.8 → 32.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Vickers El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Victoria East
Victoria East H S
1,861 students
- Victoria West
Victoria West H S
1,723 students
- Harold Cade Mi 730
Harold Cade Middle
730 students
- Howell Middle 716
Howell Middle
716 students
- Stem Middle 641
Stem Middle
641 students
- This school 510
Vickers El
510 students
What this shows Vickers El reports 510 students on the CCD universe file.
How Vickers El compares
Vickers 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 | 15.5:1 | ▲ 5% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.8% | ▼ 29% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 510 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
510
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 65% in Texas - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,524
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 510 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 50.0%
White 42.2%
African American 3.3%
Two or More 2.2%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.0, Vickers El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Victoria Isd reports $11,524 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Vickers El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria East H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Victoria West H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Harold Cade Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Howell Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Stem Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Vickers El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,723
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 730
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 716
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 641
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~510 students)
Frequently asked questions about Vickers El
How many students attend Vickers El?
Vickers El has 510 students enrolled. It is a public school in Victoria, TX. CCD year-over-year: 505 (2022-23) → 511 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vickers El?
The student-teacher ratio at Vickers El is 15.5:1, which is 5% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Vickers El?
43.8% of students at Vickers El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vickers El?
The largest demographic group at Vickers El is Hispanic or Latino at 50.0% of enrollment, in Victoria, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vickers El?
Vickers El has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical 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 Vickers El rank among schools in Victoria?
By Resource Investment Index, Vickers El ranks #8 of 18 schools in Victoria, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Victoria on the city page.
What other schools are in Victoria Isd?
Besides Vickers El, Victoria Isd also operates Victoria East H S (1,861 students), Victoria West H S (1,723 students), and Harold Cade Middle (730 students). See the Victoria Isd district page for the complete list.