Total enrollment
1,157
-108 (-9%) vs SY 2020-21
La Salle County
Texas · Public K-12
La Salle County's public-school footprint spans 4 K-12 schools with combined enrollment of about 1,157, the largest district being Cotulla ISD. By grade band, the county runs 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
4-year change in La Salle County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How La Salle County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Texas | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 36.8% | #172 of 192 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,157 | #192 of 196 | #2,658 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 4 | #188 of 196 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 10.1:1 | #8 of 196 | #145 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 85.9% | #6 of 196 | #394 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 11.1% | #180 of 192 | #2,496 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Residents
6,839
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
4
1 districts
Enrollment
1,157
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$57,716
Below Texas avg
Free/reduced lunch
85.9%
Above Texas avg
Elementary
2
542 students
Middle
1
259 students
High
1
356 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
COTULLA ISD
1,157 students · 1 district in La Salle County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of La Salle County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
11.8%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
19.0%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
1.8%
civilian labor
Median age
36
21.9% under 18
Test scores in La Salle County
Latest 2025-26 ELA proficiency, 4 schools ranked. Texas state average: 55.6%.
Top 4 schools (ELA)
- COTULLA H S· 47.0%
- FRANK NEWMAN MIDDLE· 43.0%
- ENCINAL EL· 42.0%
- RAMIREZ-BURKS EL· 42.0%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RAMIREZ-BURKS EL | Cotulla | Elementary | PK-05 | 468 | · |
| COTULLA H S | Cotulla | High | 09-12 | 356 | · |
| FRANK NEWMAN MIDDLE | Cotulla | Middle | 06-08 | 259 | · |
| ENCINAL EL | Encinal | Elementary | PK-05 | 74 | · |
Cities in La Salle County
About La Salle County
La Salle County is a sparse Texas county of about 6,839 residents, home to 4 public schools and roughly 1,157 students.
In context, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $57,716, roughly 12% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the federal-poverty share is near 19%. That income level is 13% lower than the Texas median.
In terms of grade levels, La Salle County comprises 2 elementary schools (542 students), 1 middle school (259), and 1 high school (356).
COTULLA ISD is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 1,157 students across La Salle County.
Five-year track record. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment decreased 9%: 1,265 students in SY 2020-21 versus 1,157 in SY 2024-25.
In the discussion threads here, the community for La Salle County discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data