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Enrollment
852
Elementary
DISTRICT 837 · STATE 519
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·LA VERNIA ISD·NCES 482631012080
La Vernia Intermediate School
369 S FM 1346, LA VERNIA, TX 78121 · (830) 779-6640 · Wilson County
GRADES 03–05ELEMENTARY42-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL852 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
20.6:1
41 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 20.4:1 · STATE 15.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
31%
265 students
DISTRICT 29% · STATE 65%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 3 | 306 | 36% |
| Grade 4 | 260 | 31% |
| Grade 5 | 286 | 34% |
Student demographics
51%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 51% · STATE 63% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Feeds from
Based on grade levels within LA VERNIA ISD. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
STAAR 2025-26 . % Meets Grade Level or AboveReading
62.0%
TX avg 54.5% . +38.0pp since 2020
Mathematics
58.0%
TX avg 45.3% . +13.0pp since 2020
What this means: On the STAAR, Texas's statewide test, about 62 of every 100 students at this school read at grade level and about 58 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Texas schools, those numbers are about 55 and 45. Reading scores are up about 38 points since 2020, while math scores are up about 13 points.
Performance levels, 2025-26
| Subject | Masters Grade Level | Meets Grade Level | Approaches Grade Level | Did Not Meet Grade Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 31.0% | 31.0% | 23.0% | 15.0% |
| Mathematics | 26.0% | 32.0% | 24.0% | 18.0% |
Share of tested students at each STAAR level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
STAAR results by year
| School year | Reading | Mathematics |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 62.0% | 58.0% |
| 2024-25 | 62.0% | 56.0% |
| 2023-24 | 58.0% | 56.0% |
| 2022-23 | 44.0% | 41.0% |
| 2021-22 | 35.0% | 27.0% |
| 2020-21 | 24.0% | 45.0% |
% Meets Grade Level or Above, all students and all tested grades.
Source: STAAR. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Demographically-adjusted score · methodologyTier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
56.0%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
60.4%
based on TX schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
-4.4pp
below demographic expectation
What this means: About 56% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 60% typical for Texas schools with a similar share of low-income students. BeatsExpectations measures results against demographically similar schools rather than by raw scores, and this school falls within the typical range, neither among Texas's top nor bottom 10%.
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →
Where La Vernia Intermediate School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Texas | In Wilson County |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 56.0% | #990 of 4,401 | N/A |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 58.0% | #1,077 of 4,466 | N/A |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 62.0% | #1,269 of 4,466 | N/A |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest gain first | +17.5pp | #685 of 3,998 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 852 | #301 of 4,938 | #2 of 7 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 20.6:1 | #4,482 of 4,622 | #6 of 6 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 50.9% | #2,320 of 4,628 | #3 of 6 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 31.1% | #4,190 of 4,789 | #7 of 7 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +9.8% | #770 of 1,307 | N/A |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
852
+137 (+19%) vs 2020
+17% since 2010-11, when it was 731
Student : Teacher
20.6:1
was 15.2:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 852 | 41.3 | 20.6:1 | 31% (265) |
| 2023-24 | 783 | 49.3 | 15.9:1 | 33% (259) |
| 2022-23 | 837 | 51 | 16.4:1 | 32% (266) |
| 2020-21 | 715 | 47 | 15.2:1 | 26% (183) |
| 2017-18 | 776 | 50.5 | 15.4:1 | 24% (186) |
| 2015-16 | 703 | 43 | 16.4:1 | 27% (190) |
| 2010-11 | 731 | 40 | 18.3:1 | 30% (217) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for La Vernia Intermediate School.
About La Vernia Intermediate School
La Vernia Intermediate School is a high-enrollment elementary school found in LA VERNIA, Texas. The school serves grades 3 through 5. Enrollment is 852 students. Elementary schools in Texas have about 519 students on average; enrollment here is 64% higher.
La Vernia Intermediate School sits within LA VERNIA ISD, which has 5 schools and 3,563 students.
Federal enrollment data show La Vernia Intermediate School is 61% White. Enrollment also includes 35% Hispanic and 3% multiracial. Its diversity index, the chance that two randomly chosen students belong to different racial or ethnic groups, is 51%.
La Vernia Intermediate School reports a ratio of 20.6 students per teacher, from 41.3 full-time-equivalent teachers. The school's 20.6:1 compares with an average of 15.1:1 for elementary schools in Texas. Lunch program data show 31% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price meals. The gap from the 41% average for public schools in Wilson County is 10 points.
On the allk12 BeatsExpectations measure, La Vernia Intermediate School is 4.4 points below the average proficiency rate across its state test results predicted for its free or reduced-price lunch share: 56.0% actual, 60.4% predicted. That is outside both the top and bottom 10% in Texas.
Wilson County is the school's county. There, the median household earns about $94,565 a year, roughly 26% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 8% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Public schools in Wilson County number 30, with about 9,458 students.
Straight-line distance to the nearest public school, La Vernia Primary School, is about 0.1 miles. Other public schools within five miles: 3. Ranked by average proficiency, La Vernia Intermediate School places 2nd out of 8 schools in its immediate area.
NCES describes the area around La Vernia Intermediate School as Rural: Distant, meaning in rural territory some distance from an urban area.
By 2024-25, enrollment had risen to 852, from 715 in 2020-21. The ratio was 15.2:1 in 2020-21 and 20.6:1 in 2024-25.
The discussion board for La Vernia Intermediate School is open to topics like athletics, class schedules, and weather closures. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to post.
Wilson County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
52,781
Census ACS
Median income
$94,565
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
26%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
30
9,458 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in LA VERNIA ISD
- La Vernia High SchoolHigh · 1,072 students
- La Vernia Primary SchoolElementary · 822 students
- La Vernia Junior High SchoolMiddle · 814 students
- Wilson Co JJAEPHigh · 3 students
- Floresville Alternative Education CenterCombined
Other schools in LA VERNIA
- La Vernia High SchoolHigh · 1,072 students
- La Vernia Primary SchoolElementary · 822 students
- La Vernia Junior High SchoolMiddle · 814 students
Nearby schools
- La Vernia Primary School0.1 mi · 822
- La Vernia High School0.4 mi · 1,072
- La Vernia Junior High School0.6 mi · 814
- Tradition Elementary School7.9 mi · 561
- East Central Cast Lead High School9.9 mi · 215
- East Central High School9.9 mi · 3,362
Frequently asked questions
About La Vernia Intermediate SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at La Vernia Intermediate School?
La Vernia Intermediate School enrolls approximately 852 students in grades 03-05.
What grades does La Vernia Intermediate School serve?
La Vernia Intermediate School serves grades 03-05.
How many teachers does La Vernia Intermediate School have?
La Vernia Intermediate School employs 41 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 20.6:1.
What is the student diversity at La Vernia Intermediate School?
Student demographics at La Vernia Intermediate School are roughly 61% White, 35% Hispanic, 1% Black, 0% Asian, 3% Two or more.
Who oversees La Vernia Intermediate School?
La Vernia Intermediate School is overseen by LA VERNIA ISD in Wilson County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.