- Enrollment
- 2,542
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Edinburg, TX
Economedes H S
Federal NCES profile for Economedes H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 481818008843
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Economedes H S earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #3 of 6
- high schools in Edinburg · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 91.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Economedes H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Economedes H S ranks #3 of 6 high schools in Edinburg, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-55 students YoY
Economedes H S held near 2,707 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-55 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 177.7 → 176.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-55 students YoY 481818008843 · Edinburg, TX High · LARGE · TRAD
2,689 enr · 15.2:1 · 91.6% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Edinburg North H S (2,542 students)
Economedes H S held near 2,707 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-55 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 177.7 → 176.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Economedes H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Economedes H S
2,689 students
- Edinburg North
Edinburg North H S
2,542 students
- Edinburg H S
Edinburg H S
2,267 students
- Robert R Vela
Robert R Vela H S
2,101 students
- Betty Harwell
Betty Harwell Middle
1,301 students
- South Middle
South Middle
1,246 students
What this shows Economedes H S reports 2,689 students on the CCD universe file.
How Economedes H S compares
Economedes H S 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 | 15.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 91.6% | ▲ 48% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,689 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,689
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
91.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 62% in Texas - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$13,129
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
Counselors9.5 FTE
Per 283 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
206
in-school suspensions + 239 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 99.7%
White 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 99.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 0.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 0.6, Economedes H S is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 34
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Edinburg Cisd reports $13,129 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Economedes H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edinburg North H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Edinburg H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Robert R Vela H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Betty Harwell Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Middle | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Economedes H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,267
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 2,101
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,301
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,246
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~2,689 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Economedes H S
How many students attend Economedes H S?
Economedes H S has 2,689 students enrolled. It is a high school in Edinburg, TX. CCD year-over-year: 2,762 (2022-23) → 2,707 (2023-24), nearly flat (-55).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Economedes H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Economedes H S is 15.2:1, which is 3% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Economedes H S?
91.6% of students at Economedes H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Economedes H S?
The largest demographic group at Economedes H S is Hispanic or Latino at 99.7% of enrollment, in Edinburg, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Economedes H S?
Economedes H S has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Economedes H S rank among high schools in Edinburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Economedes H S ranks #3 of 6 high schools in Edinburg, 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 Edinburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Edinburg Cisd?
Besides Economedes H S, Edinburg Cisd also operates Edinburg North H S (2,542 students), Edinburg H S (2,267 students), and Robert R Vela H S (2,101 students). See the Edinburg Cisd district page for the complete list.