- Enrollment
- 1,309
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Elsa, TX
Edcouch-Elsa H S Academy
Federal NCES profile for Edcouch-Elsa H S Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 12/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 481806013006
👥 S:T ratio 7
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Edcouch-Elsa H S Academy earns 12/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #7 of 7
- public schools in Elsa · Resource Index
- 12
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.3:1
- large classes for Texas
- 93.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Edcouch-Elsa H S Academy has class sizes larger than 96% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Edcouch-Elsa H S Academy ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Elsa, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Edcouch-Elsa H S Academy grew from 33 students in 2022-23 to 39 in 2023-24 (+18.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 3.4 → 2.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+6 students YoY 481806013006 · Elsa, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
70 enr · 23.3:1 · 93.9% lunch · RII 12
Nearest enrollment peer: Edcouch-Elsa H S (1,309 students)
Edcouch-Elsa H S Academy grew from 33 students in 2022-23 to 39 in 2023-24 (+18.2%). Teacher FTE lost 3.4 → 2.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Edcouch-Elsa H S Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Edcouch-Elsa H
Edcouch-Elsa H S
1,309 students
- Carlos Truan J
Carlos Truan J H
584 students
- L B J El 470
L B J El
470 students
- Ruben C Rodrig 457
Ruben C Rodriguez El
457 students
- Jorge R Gutier 454
Jorge R Gutierrez Early Childhood Center
454 students
- This school 70
Edcouch-Elsa H S Academy
70 students
What this shows Edcouch-Elsa H S Academy reports 70 students on the CCD universe file.
How Edcouch-Elsa H S Academy compares
Edcouch-Elsa H S Academy 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 | 23.3:1 | ▲ 59% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 93.9% | ▲ 52% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 70 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.3:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
70
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
93.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% 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
23.3:1
students per teacher
- 59% above state mean
Top 96% in Texas - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
67.1%
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
$16,208
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 100.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 100.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 0.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 0.0, Edcouch-Elsa H S Academy is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Edcouch-Elsa Isd reports $16,208 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Edcouch-Elsa H S Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edcouch-Elsa H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Carlos Truan J H | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| L B J El | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ruben C Rodriguez El | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jorge R Gutierrez Early Childhood Center | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Edcouch-Elsa H S Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 584
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 470
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 457
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 454
- Students per teacher
- 26.7:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
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 (~70 students)
Frequently asked questions about Edcouch-Elsa H S Academy
How many students attend Edcouch-Elsa H S Academy?
Edcouch-Elsa H S Academy has 70 students enrolled. It is a high school in Elsa, TX. CCD year-over-year: 33 (2022-23) → 39 (2023-24), up 6.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edcouch-Elsa H S Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Edcouch-Elsa H S Academy is 23.3:1, which is 59% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 48% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Edcouch-Elsa H S Academy?
93.9% of students at Edcouch-Elsa H S Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Edcouch-Elsa H S Academy?
The largest demographic group at Edcouch-Elsa H S Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 100.0% of enrollment, in Elsa, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Edcouch-Elsa H S Academy?
Edcouch-Elsa H S Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 12/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Edcouch-Elsa H S Academy rank among public schools in Elsa?
By Resource Investment Index, Edcouch-Elsa H S Academy ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Elsa, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Elsa on the city page.
What other schools are in Edcouch-Elsa Isd?
Besides Edcouch-Elsa H S Academy, Edcouch-Elsa Isd also operates Edcouch-Elsa H S (1,309 students), Carlos Truan J H (584 students), and L B J El (470 students). See the Edcouch-Elsa Isd district page for the complete list.