Enrollment
472
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Del Rio, TX
Del Rio Early College H S
Federal NCES profile for Del Rio Early College H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 483890013444
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 75
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 6
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Del Rio Early College H S earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #4 of 4
- high schools in Del Rio · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 31.5:1
- large classes for Texas
- 51.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Del Rio Early College H S has class sizes larger than 99% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Del Rio Early College H S ranks #4 of 4 high schools in Del Rio, TX.
School address
District: San Felipe-Del Rio Cisd · Texas
NCES ID 483890013444 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
31.5:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+114% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
51.6%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Del Rio Early College H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Del Rio Early College H S
Del Rio Early College H S is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Del Rio, Texas, enrolling 472 students.
Class loads run heavy: 31.5:1 is larger than about 99% of Texas schools and 114% above the 14.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 51.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 472 students, its enrollment sits close to the Texas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 8,960 Texas schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 1,249 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #1,211, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (96% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 9/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 15 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 472 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 28.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
San Felipe-Del Rio Cisd also operates Del Rio H S (2,447 students) and Del Rio Middle (1,347 students) alongside Del Rio Early College H S.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Del Rio Early College H S compares
Del Rio Early College H S on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 31.5:1 | ▲ 114% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.6% | ▼ 17% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 472 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
31.5:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
472
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
51.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
31.5:1
students per teacher
- 114% above state mean
Top 99% in Texas - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
25.2%
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
$11,678
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 472 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 95.6%
White 3.4%
Asian 0.4%
Two or More 0.4%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 95.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.5, Del Rio Early College H S is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for San Felipe-Del Rio Cisd, which includes Del Rio Early College H S.
$11,678
Per student
-14%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.8%
State 53.1%
Federal 28.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Del Rio Early College H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Del Rio H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Del Rio Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| San Felipe Memorial Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Garfield El | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dr Fermin Calderon El | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Del Rio Early College H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,447
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,347
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 671
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 635
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 623
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~472 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Del Rio Early College H S
How many students attend Del Rio Early College H S?
Del Rio Early College H S has 472 students enrolled. It is a high school in Del Rio, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Del Rio Early College H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Del Rio Early College H S is 31.5:1, which is 114% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 101% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Del Rio Early College H S?
51.6% of students at Del Rio Early College H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Del Rio Early College H S?
The largest demographic group at Del Rio Early College H S is Hispanic or Latino at 95.6% of enrollment, in Del Rio, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Del Rio Early College H S?
Del Rio Early College H S has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Del Rio Early College H S rank among high schools in Del Rio?
By Resource Investment Index, Del Rio Early College H S ranks #4 of 4 high schools in Del Rio, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Del Rio on the city page.
Is Del Rio Early College H S a good school?
Del Rio Early College H S earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in San Felipe-Del Rio Cisd?
Besides Del Rio Early College H S, San Felipe-Del Rio Cisd also operates Del Rio H S (2,447 students), Del Rio Middle (1,347 students), and San Felipe Memorial Middle (671 students). See the San Felipe-Del Rio Cisd district page for the complete list.
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