At a glance
Reported students
239
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
17.71
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas elementary enrollment
7th percentile
Compared with 4,659 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
452
Mission Valley El: 239 reported students.
State peer staffing position
27th percentile
13.5:1 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
- 220
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15.63
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.1:1
What the reported data says about Mission Valley El
Mission Valley El is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Victoria. It is one of 25 current school records connected to Victoria ISD. NCES reports 239 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 7th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.5:1, close to 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 White (67.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (29.7%). English learners represent 0.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 8.2%. 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 Mission Valley El
- 1How do the reported 13.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 17.71 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 1.33 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
- 0.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 8.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 40.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1.33
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.33
- 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
- White67.4%
- Hispanic29.7%
- Black0.4%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.5%
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 Victoria ISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Aloe El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
378 reported students
Rodolfo Torres El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
381 reported students
Shields El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
409 reported students
Hopkins El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
439 reported students
O'Connor El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
440 reported students
Smith STEM Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–05
447 reported students
Public schools near Mission Valley 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery El Elementary · Nursery ISD | PK–07 | 156 | 6.1 mi |
| Meyersville El Elementary · Meyersville ISD | PK–08 | 176 | 8 mi |
| Harold Cade Middle Middle · Victoria ISD | 06–08 | 730 | 9.9 mi |
| Victoria West H S High · Victoria ISD | 09–12 | 1,723 | 10 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Mission Valley El
What grades does Mission Valley El serve?
Mission Valley El reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Victoria ISD.
How many students attend Mission Valley El?
Mission Valley El reported 239 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 7th percentile among 4,659 Texas elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 220 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Mission Valley El?
The calculated ratio is 13.5:1, based on 239 students and 17.71 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 Mission Valley El a public, charter, or magnet school?
Mission Valley El is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Victoria ISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Mission Valley El students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
40.2% 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 Mission Valley El in?
Mission Valley El is part of Victoria ISD, based in Victoria, TX, which operates 25 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Mission Valley El?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Nursery El (6.1 mi), Meyersville El (8 mi), Harold Cade Middle (9.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.