- Enrollment
- 2,295
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · El Paso, TX
Del Valle H S
Federal NCES profile for Del Valle H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 484668006496
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Del Valle H S earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #11 of 42
- high schools in El Paso · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 65.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Del Valle H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Del Valle H S ranks #11 of 42 high schools in El Paso, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-121 students YoY
Del Valle H S shrank from 1,957 students in 2022-23 to 1,836 in 2023-24 (-6.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 126.3 → 115.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-121 students YoY 484668006496 · El Paso, TX High · MID · TRAD
1,798 enr · 14.3:1 · 65.4% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Eastwood H S (2,295 students)
Del Valle H S shrank from 1,957 students in 2022-23 to 1,836 in 2023-24 (-6.2%). Teacher FTE lost 126.3 → 115.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Del Valle H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Eastwood H S
Eastwood H S
2,295 students
- Bel Air H S
Bel Air H S
1,866 students
- This school
Del Valle H S
1,798 students
- Parkland H S
Parkland H S
1,565 students
- J M Hanks H S
J M Hanks H S
1,364 students
- Eastwood Middl
Eastwood Middle
1,280 students
What this shows Del Valle H S reports 1,798 students on the CCD universe file.
How Del Valle H S compares
Del Valle H S is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.4% | ▲ 6% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,798 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,798
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 51% in Texas - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.6%
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
$14,175
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 360 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
390
in-school suspensions + 120 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 98.7%
White 0.9%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 98.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 2.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 2.6, Del Valle H S is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ysleta Isd reports $14,175 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Del Valle H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastwood H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bel Air H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Parkland H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| J M Hanks H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eastwood Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Del Valle H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,866
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,565
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,364
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,280
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Nationwide high 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 (~1,798 students)
Frequently asked questions about Del Valle H S
How many students attend Del Valle H S?
Del Valle H S has 1,798 students enrolled. It is a high school in El Paso, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,957 (2022-23) → 1,836 (2023-24), down 121.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Del Valle H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Del Valle H S is 14.3:1, which is 3% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Del Valle H S?
65.4% of students at Del Valle H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Del Valle H S?
The largest demographic group at Del Valle H S is Hispanic or Latino at 98.7% of enrollment, in El Paso, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Del Valle H S?
Del Valle H S has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Del Valle H S rank among high schools in El Paso?
By Resource Investment Index, Del Valle H S ranks #11 of 42 high schools in El Paso, 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 El Paso on the city page.
What other schools are in Ysleta Isd?
Besides Del Valle H S, Ysleta Isd also operates Eastwood H S (2,295 students), Bel Air H S (1,866 students), and Parkland H S (1,565 students). See the Ysleta Isd district page for the complete list.