Enrollment
70
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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
Teachers (FTE)
3.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.3:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+59% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
93.9%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+52% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Edcouch-Elsa H S Academy compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Edcouch-Elsa H S Academy
Edcouch-Elsa H S Academy is a high-poverty, small high school in Elsa, Texas, enrolling 70 students.
Class loads run heavy: 23.3:1 is larger than about 96% of Texas schools and 59% above the 14.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 93.9% of students qualify for free meals, 52% above the Texas average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 94% of Texas schools, with 70 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 8,960 Texas schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 97 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #91, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (100% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 0/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 67.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Edcouch-Elsa Isd also operates Edcouch-Elsa H S (1,309 students) and Carlos Truan J H (584 students) alongside Edcouch-Elsa H S Academy.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Edcouch-Elsa H S Academy compares
Edcouch-Elsa H S Academy on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,508
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Edcouch-Elsa Isd, which includes Edcouch-Elsa H S Academy.
$12,508
Per student
-8%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 9.4%
State 72.8%
Federal 17.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,309
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~70 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.3:1)
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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.
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 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. 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.
Is Edcouch-Elsa H S Academy a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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