- Enrollment
- 2,433
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Harlingen, TX
Dr Hesiquio Rodriguez El
Federal NCES profile for Dr Hesiquio Rodriguez El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482253010476
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dr Hesiquio Rodriguez El earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #19 of 21
- schools in Harlingen · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.7:1
- large classes for Texas
- 62.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Dr Hesiquio Rodriguez El has class sizes larger than 84% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dr Hesiquio Rodriguez El ranks #19 of 21 schools in Harlingen, TX.
School address
District: Harlingen Cisd · Texas
NCES ID 482253010476 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Dr Hesiquio Rodriguez El held near 625 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 38.9 → 39.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 482253010476 · Harlingen, TX Other · MID · TRAD
674 enr · 17.7:1 · 62.1% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Harlingen H S (2,433 students)
Dr Hesiquio Rodriguez El held near 625 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 38.9 → 39.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Dr Hesiquio Rodriguez El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Harlingen H S
Harlingen H S
2,433 students
- Harlingen H S
Harlingen H S - South
2,019 students
- Dr Abraham P C
Dr Abraham P Cano Freshman Academy
1,188 students
- Moises Vela Mi 761
Moises Vela Middle
761 students
- Treasure Hills 758
Treasure Hills El
758 students
- This school 674
Dr Hesiquio Rodriguez El
674 students
What this shows Dr Hesiquio Rodriguez El reports 674 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dr Hesiquio Rodriguez El compares
Dr Hesiquio Rodriguez 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 | 17.7:1 | ▲ 20% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.1% | ▲ 0% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 674 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
674
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% 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
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 84% in Texas - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.4%
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
$13,586
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
Counselors1.1 FTE
Per 613 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 91.8%
White 5.9%
Two or More 1.3%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 91.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.4, Dr Hesiquio Rodriguez El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Harlingen Cisd reports $13,586 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dr Hesiquio Rodriguez El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harlingen H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harlingen H S - South | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dr Abraham P Cano Freshman Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Moises Vela Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Treasure Hills El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dr Hesiquio Rodriguez El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,019
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,188
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 761
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 758
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~674 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dr Hesiquio Rodriguez El
How many students attend Dr Hesiquio Rodriguez El?
Dr Hesiquio Rodriguez El has 674 students enrolled. It is a public school in Harlingen, TX. CCD year-over-year: 610 (2022-23) → 625 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dr Hesiquio Rodriguez El?
The student-teacher ratio at Dr Hesiquio Rodriguez El is 17.7:1, which is 20% 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 Dr Hesiquio Rodriguez El?
62.1% of students at Dr Hesiquio Rodriguez El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dr Hesiquio Rodriguez El?
The largest demographic group at Dr Hesiquio Rodriguez El is Hispanic or Latino at 91.8% of enrollment, in Harlingen, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dr Hesiquio Rodriguez El?
Dr Hesiquio Rodriguez El has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Dr Hesiquio Rodriguez El rank among schools in Harlingen?
By Resource Investment Index, Dr Hesiquio Rodriguez El ranks #19 of 21 schools in Harlingen, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Harlingen on the city page.
What other schools are in Harlingen Cisd?
Besides Dr Hesiquio Rodriguez El, Harlingen Cisd also operates Harlingen H S (2,433 students), Harlingen H S - South (2,019 students), and Dr Abraham P Cano Freshman Academy (1,188 students). See the Harlingen Cisd district page for the complete list.