- Enrollment
- 2,405
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Penitas, TX
William J Clinton El
Federal NCES profile for William J Clinton El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482613010831
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
William J Clinton 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.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Penitas · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.9:1
- students per teacher
- 95.1%
- free-lunch eligible
William J Clinton El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, William J Clinton El ranks #1 of 3 schools in Penitas, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
William J Clinton El held near 504 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 37.0 → 33.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-25 students YoY 482613010831 · Penitas, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
463 enr · 12.9:1 · 95.1% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: La Joya H S (2,405 students)
William J Clinton El held near 504 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 37.0 → 33.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
William J Clinton El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- La Joya H S
La Joya H S
2,405 students
- La Joya Palmvi
La Joya Palmview H S
2,073 students
- Juarez-Lincoln
Juarez-Lincoln H S
1,952 students
- Enrique Kiki C 715
Enrique Kiki Camarena El
715 students
- John F Kennedy 676
John F Kennedy El
676 students
- This school 463
William J Clinton El
463 students
What this shows William J Clinton El reports 463 students on the CCD universe file.
How William J Clinton El compares
William J Clinton 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 | 12.9:1 | ▼ 12% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 95.1% | ▲ 54% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 463 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
463
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
95.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% 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
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 33% in Texas - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
45.6%
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
$14,592
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 463 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 100.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 100.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 0.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 0.0, William J Clinton El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for La Joya Isd reports $14,592 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How William J Clinton El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Joya H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| La Joya Palmview H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Juarez-Lincoln H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Enrique Kiki Camarena El | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John F Kennedy El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to William J Clinton El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,073
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 1,952
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 715
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 676
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 (~463 students)
Frequently asked questions about William J Clinton El
How many students attend William J Clinton El?
William J Clinton El has 463 students enrolled. It is a public school in Penitas, TX. CCD year-over-year: 529 (2022-23) → 504 (2023-24), nearly flat (-25).
What is the student-teacher ratio at William J Clinton El?
The student-teacher ratio at William J Clinton El is 12.9:1, which is 12% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 18% 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 William J Clinton El?
95.1% of students at William J Clinton El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of William J Clinton El?
The largest demographic group at William J Clinton El is Hispanic or Latino at 100.0% of enrollment, in Penitas, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for William J Clinton El?
William J Clinton 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 William J Clinton El rank among schools in Penitas?
By Resource Investment Index, William J Clinton El ranks #1 of 3 schools in Penitas, 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 La Joya Isd?
Besides William J Clinton El, La Joya Isd also operates La Joya H S (2,405 students), La Joya Palmview H S (2,073 students), and Juarez-Lincoln H S (1,952 students). See the La Joya Isd district page for the complete list.