- Enrollment
- 2,134
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mcallen, TX
Dr Pablo Perez
Federal NCES profile for Dr Pablo Perez, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482967011450
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dr Pablo Perez earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #18 of 31
- schools in Mcallen · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 49.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Dr Pablo Perez has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dr Pablo Perez ranks #18 of 31 schools in Mcallen, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Dr Pablo Perez held near 543 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 39.1 → 38.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 482967011450 · Mcallen, TX Other · MID · TRAD
601 enr · 15.4:1 · 49.5% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Mcallen H S (2,134 students)
Dr Pablo Perez held near 543 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 39.1 → 38.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Dr Pablo Perez in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mcallen H S
Mcallen H S
2,134 students
- Memorial H S
Memorial H S
2,021 students
- Rowe H S
Rowe H S
1,905 students
- Morris Middle
Morris Middle
999 students
- Cathey Middle 827
Cathey Middle
827 students
- This school 601
Dr Pablo Perez
601 students
What this shows Dr Pablo Perez reports 601 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dr Pablo Perez compares
Dr Pablo Perez 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 | 15.4:1 | ▲ 5% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.5% | ▼ 20% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 601 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
601
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 64% in Texas - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,409
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 601 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 89.9%
White 6.7%
Asian 1.3%
Two or More 1.2%
African American 1.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 89.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.7, Dr Pablo Perez is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mcallen Isd reports $13,409 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dr Pablo Perez Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mcallen H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Memorial H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rowe H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Morris Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cathey Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dr Pablo Perez's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,021
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,905
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 999
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 827
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~601 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dr Pablo Perez
How many students attend Dr Pablo Perez?
Dr Pablo Perez has 601 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mcallen, TX. CCD year-over-year: 560 (2022-23) → 543 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dr Pablo Perez?
The student-teacher ratio at Dr Pablo Perez is 15.4:1, which is 5% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dr Pablo Perez?
49.5% of students at Dr Pablo Perez are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dr Pablo Perez?
The largest demographic group at Dr Pablo Perez is Hispanic or Latino at 89.9% of enrollment, in Mcallen, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dr Pablo Perez?
Dr Pablo Perez 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 Dr Pablo Perez rank among schools in Mcallen?
By Resource Investment Index, Dr Pablo Perez ranks #18 of 31 schools in Mcallen, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Mcallen on the city page.
What other schools are in Mcallen Isd?
Besides Dr Pablo Perez, Mcallen Isd also operates Mcallen H S (2,134 students), Memorial H S (2,021 students), and Rowe H S (1,905 students). See the Mcallen Isd district page for the complete list.