- Enrollment
- 2,699
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Weslaco, TX
Cleckler/Heald El
Federal NCES profile for Cleckler/Heald El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 484496007003
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cleckler/Heald El earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #5 of 16
- schools in Weslaco · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.8:1
- large classes for Texas
- 80.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Cleckler/Heald El has class sizes larger than 85% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cleckler/Heald El ranks #5 of 16 schools in Weslaco, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Cleckler/Heald El held near 944 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 51.7 → 52.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 484496007003 · Weslaco, TX Other · MID · TRAD
909 enr · 17.8:1 · 80.4% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Weslaco H S (2,699 students)
Cleckler/Heald El held near 944 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 51.7 → 52.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Cleckler/Heald El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Weslaco H S
Weslaco H S
2,699 students
- Weslaco East H
Weslaco East H S
2,066 students
- Memorial El
Memorial El
1,109 students
- Dr R E Margo E
Dr R E Margo El
1,085 students
- Central Middle 1,060
Central Middle
1,060 students
- This school 909
Cleckler/Heald El
909 students
What this shows Cleckler/Heald El reports 909 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cleckler/Heald El compares
Cleckler/Heald El held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.8:1 | ▲ 21% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.4% | ▲ 30% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 909 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
909
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 85% in Texas - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,558
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 455 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 97.4%
White 2.5%
African American 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 97.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 5.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 5.1, Cleckler/Heald El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Weslaco Isd reports $12,558 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cleckler/Heald El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weslaco H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Weslaco East H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Memorial El | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dr R E Margo El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cleckler/Heald El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,066
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,109
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,085
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,060
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~909 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Cleckler/Heald El
How many students attend Cleckler/Heald El?
Cleckler/Heald El has 909 students enrolled. It is a public school in Weslaco, TX. CCD year-over-year: 948 (2022-23) → 944 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cleckler/Heald El?
The student-teacher ratio at Cleckler/Heald El is 17.8:1, which is 21% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cleckler/Heald El?
80.4% of students at Cleckler/Heald El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cleckler/Heald El?
The largest demographic group at Cleckler/Heald El is Hispanic or Latino at 97.4% of enrollment, in Weslaco, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cleckler/Heald El?
Cleckler/Heald El has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cleckler/Heald El rank among schools in Weslaco?
By Resource Investment Index, Cleckler/Heald El ranks #5 of 16 schools in Weslaco, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Weslaco on the city page.
What other schools are in Weslaco Isd?
Besides Cleckler/Heald El, Weslaco Isd also operates Weslaco H S (2,699 students), Weslaco East H S (2,066 students), and Memorial El (1,109 students). See the Weslaco Isd district page for the complete list.