At a glance
Reported students
440
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
21.91
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
20.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–KG
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas elementary enrollment
34th percentile
Compared with 4,659 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
433
Language Development Center: 440 reported students.
State peer staffing position
97th percentile
20.1:1 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
- 437
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Student–teacher ratio
- 19:1
What the reported data says about Language Development Center
Language Development Center is a public elementary school serving grades PK–KG in Eagle Pass. It is one of 24 current school records connected to Eagle Pass ISD. NCES reports 440 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 34th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 20.1:1, above 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 (99.8%) and Asian (0.2%). English learners represent 54.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Language Development Center
- 1How do the reported 20.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 21.91 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 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 54.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 14.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 86.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0%
- Hispanic99.8%
- Black0%
- Asian0.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0%
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
Not reported as 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 Eagle Pass ISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Nellie Mae Glass El
Elementary · Grades 01–06
438 reported students
Sam Houston El
Elementary · Grades 01–06
428 reported students
Kennedy El
Elementary · Grades PK–KG
424 reported students
Early Childhood Center
Elementary · Grades PK–KG
461 reported students
Rosita Valley El
Elementary · Grades 01–06
473 reported students
Henry B Gonzalez El
Elementary · Grades 01–06
401 reported students
Public schools near Language Development Center
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Luis El Elementary · Eagle Pass ISD | 01–06 | 314 | 0.8 mi |
| Perfecto Mancha El Elementary · Eagle Pass ISD | 01–06 | 501 | 1.3 mi |
| Benavides Heights El Elementary · Eagle Pass ISD | 01–06 | 308 | 1.3 mi |
| Early Childhood Center Elementary · Eagle Pass ISD | PK–KG | 461 | 1.3 mi |
| Dena Kelso Graves El Elementary · Eagle Pass ISD | 01–06 | 516 | 1.4 mi |
| Ray H Darr El Elementary · Eagle Pass ISD | 01–06 | 383 | 1.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Language Development Center
What grades does Language Development Center serve?
Language Development Center reports grades PK–KG in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Eagle Pass ISD.
How many students attend Language Development Center?
Language Development Center reported 440 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 34th percentile among 4,659 Texas elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 437 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Language Development Center?
The calculated ratio is 20.1:1, based on 440 students and 21.91 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 Language Development Center a public, charter, or magnet school?
Language Development Center is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Eagle Pass ISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Language Development Center students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
86.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Language Development Center in?
Language Development Center is part of Eagle Pass ISD, based in Eagle Pass, TX, which operates 24 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Language Development Center?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include San Luis El (0.8 mi), Perfecto Mancha El (1.3 mi), Benavides Heights El (1.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.