- Enrollment
- 2,699
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Weslaco, TX
Dr R E Margo El
Federal NCES profile for Dr R E Margo El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 484496006054
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dr R E Margo El earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #12 of 16
- schools in Weslaco · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.3:1
- large classes for Texas
- 85.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Dr R E Margo El has class sizes larger than 95% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dr R E Margo El ranks #12 of 16 schools in Weslaco, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+144 students YoY
Dr R E Margo El grew from 914 students in 2022-23 to 1,058 in 2023-24 (+15.8%).
Teacher FTE added 51.9 → 56.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+144 students YoY 484496006054 · Weslaco, TX Other · MID · TRAD
1,085 enr · 21.3:1 · 85.1% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Weslaco H S (2,699 students)
Dr R E Margo El grew from 914 students in 2022-23 to 1,058 in 2023-24 (+15.8%). Teacher FTE added 51.9 → 56.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Dr R E Margo 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
- This school
Dr R E Margo El
1,085 students
- Central Middle 1,060
Central Middle
1,060 students
- Beatriz G Garz 919
Beatriz G Garza Middle
919 students
What this shows Dr R E Margo El reports 1,085 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dr R E Margo El compares
Dr R E Margo El is a growing 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 | 21.3:1 | ▲ 45% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.1% | ▲ 37% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,085 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.3:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,085
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
21.3:1
students per teacher
- 45% above state mean
Top 95% in Texas - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
28.2%
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
$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 543 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 97.7%
White 1.8%
African American 0.3%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 97.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 4.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 4.5, Dr R E Margo 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 Dr R E Margo El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weslaco H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Weslaco East H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Memorial El | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Beatriz G Garza Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dr R E Margo 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
- 1,060
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 919
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~1,085 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dr R E Margo El
How many students attend Dr R E Margo El?
Dr R E Margo El has 1,085 students enrolled. It is a public school in Weslaco, TX. CCD year-over-year: 914 (2022-23) → 1,058 (2023-24), up 144.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dr R E Margo El?
The student-teacher ratio at Dr R E Margo El is 21.3:1, which is 45% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 36% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dr R E Margo El?
85.1% of students at Dr R E Margo El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dr R E Margo El?
The largest demographic group at Dr R E Margo El is Hispanic or Latino at 97.7% of enrollment, in Weslaco, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dr R E Margo El?
Dr R E Margo El has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 R E Margo El rank among schools in Weslaco?
By Resource Investment Index, Dr R E Margo El ranks #12 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 Dr R E Margo 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.