- Enrollment
- 505
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Crystal City, TX
Zavala El
Federal NCES profile for Zavala El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 481593013378
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Zavala El earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Crystal City · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 86.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Zavala El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Zavala El ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Crystal City, TX.
School address
District: Crystal City Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481593013378 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-51 students YoY
Zavala El shrank from 358 students in 2022-23 to 307 in 2023-24 (-14.2%).
Teacher FTE added 19.6 → 21.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-51 students YoY 481593013378 · Crystal City, TX Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
300 enr · 15.8:1 · 86.0% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Crystal City H S (505 students)
Zavala El shrank from 358 students in 2022-23 to 307 in 2023-24 (-14.2%). Teacher FTE added 19.6 → 21.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Zavala El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Crystal City H
Crystal City H S
505 students
- Sterling H Fly
Sterling H Fly Jr H S
355 students
- This school
Zavala El
300 students
- Benito Juarez
Benito Juarez El
250 students
- Dr Tomas River
Dr Tomas Rivera El
233 students
What this shows Zavala El reports 300 students on the CCD universe file.
How Zavala El compares
Zavala El 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 | 15.8:1 | ▲ 7% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.0% | ▲ 39% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 300 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
300
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
86.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 69% in Texas - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
47.0%
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
$16,196
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 300 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 96.7%
White 2.3%
African American 1.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 96.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 6.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 6.4, Zavala El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Crystal City Isd reports $16,196 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Zavala El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal City H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sterling H Fly Jr H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Benito Juarez El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dr Tomas Rivera El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Zavala El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 355
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 250
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 233
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~300 students)
Frequently asked questions about Zavala El
How many students attend Zavala El?
Zavala El has 300 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Crystal City, TX. CCD year-over-year: 358 (2022-23) → 307 (2023-24), down 51.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Zavala El?
The student-teacher ratio at Zavala El is 15.8:1, which is 7% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Zavala El?
86.0% of students at Zavala El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Zavala El?
The largest demographic group at Zavala El is Hispanic or Latino at 96.7% of enrollment, in Crystal City, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Zavala El?
Zavala El has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Zavala El rank among public schools in Crystal City?
By Resource Investment Index, Zavala El ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Crystal City, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Crystal City on the city page.
What other schools are in Crystal City Isd?
Besides Zavala El, Crystal City Isd also operates Crystal City H S (505 students), Sterling H Fly Jr H S (355 students), and Benito Juarez El (250 students). See the Crystal City Isd district page for the complete list.