At a glance
Reported students
309
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
23.84
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas elementary enrollment
14th percentile
Compared with 4,659 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
589
Lillian El: 309 reported students.
State peer staffing position
20th percentile
13:1 reported; state peer median 14.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 253
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12:1
What the reported data says about Lillian El
Lillian El is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Alvarado. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Alvarado ISD. NCES reports 309 students for 2024–25.
Among 4,659 elementary schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 519 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 14th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13:1, below the Texas median of 14.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (67.3%) and White (28.2%). English learners represent 40.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Lillian El
- 1How do the reported 13:1 student–teacher ratio and 23.84 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 40.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 10.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 76.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White28.2%
- Hispanic67.3%
- Black1.6%
- Asian0.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Alvarado ISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Alvarado El-North
Elementary · Grades PK–05
276 reported students
Alvarado El-South
Elementary · Grades PK–05
386 reported students
Alvarado Int
Elementary · Grades 03–05
792 reported students
Alvarado J H
Middle · Grades 06–08
862 reported students
Alvarado H S
High · Grades 09–12
1,163 reported students
Public schools near Lillian El
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tarver-Rendon Ag Leadership Elementary · Mansfield ISD | PK–04 | 506 | 4.6 mi |
| Alvarado El-North Elementary · Alvarado ISD | PK–05 | 276 | 5 mi |
| Annette Perry El Elementary · Mansfield ISD | PK–04 | 593 | 5.1 mi |
| William Stribling El Elementary · Burleson ISD | PK–05 | 507 | 5.5 mi |
| Alice Ponder El Elementary · Mansfield ISD | PK–04 | 647 | 5.8 mi |
| Erma Nash El Elementary · Mansfield ISD | PK–04 | 602 | 5.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Lillian El
What grades does Lillian El serve?
Lillian El reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Alvarado ISD.
How many students attend Lillian El?
Lillian El reported 309 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 14th percentile among 4,659 Texas elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 253 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Lillian El?
The calculated ratio is 13:1, based on 309 students and 23.84 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Texas median for the same school level is 14.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Lillian El a public, charter, or magnet school?
Lillian El is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Alvarado ISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Lillian El students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
76.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Lillian El in?
Lillian El is part of Alvarado ISD, based in Alvarado, TX, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Lillian El?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Tarver-Rendon Ag Leadership (4.6 mi), Alvarado El-North (5 mi), Annette Perry El (5.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.