- Enrollment
- 584
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Elsa, TX
Edcouch-Elsa H S
Federal NCES profile for Edcouch-Elsa H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 481806001602
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Edcouch-Elsa H S earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #1 of 7
- public schools in Elsa · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 93.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Edcouch-Elsa H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Edcouch-Elsa H S ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Elsa, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Edcouch-Elsa H S held near 1,329 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 98.6 → 106.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 481806001602 · Elsa, TX High · MID · TRAD
1,309 enr · 13.4:1 · 93.6% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Carlos Truan J H (584 students)
Edcouch-Elsa H S held near 1,329 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 98.6 → 106.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Edcouch-Elsa H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
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
- Kennedy El 383
Kennedy El
383 students
What this shows Edcouch-Elsa H S reports 1,309 students on the CCD universe file.
How Edcouch-Elsa H S compares
Edcouch-Elsa 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 9% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 93.6% | ▲ 51% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,309 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,309
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
93.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% 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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 39% in Texas - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
61.0%
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 262 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
158
in-school suspensions + 123 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 74 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 99.8%
White 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 99.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 0.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 0.4, Edcouch-Elsa H S is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
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 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Truan J H | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| L B J El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ruben C Rodriguez El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jorge R Gutierrez Early Childhood Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kennedy El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Edcouch-Elsa H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~1,309 students)
Frequently asked questions about Edcouch-Elsa H S
How many students attend Edcouch-Elsa H S?
Edcouch-Elsa H S has 1,309 students enrolled. It is a high school in Elsa, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,345 (2022-23) → 1,329 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edcouch-Elsa H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Edcouch-Elsa H S is 13.4:1, which is 9% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Edcouch-Elsa H S?
93.6% of students at Edcouch-Elsa H S 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?
The largest demographic group at Edcouch-Elsa H S is Hispanic or Latino at 99.8% of enrollment, in Elsa, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Edcouch-Elsa H S?
Edcouch-Elsa H S has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Edcouch-Elsa H S rank among public schools in Elsa?
By Resource Investment Index, Edcouch-Elsa H S ranks #1 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, Edcouch-Elsa Isd also operates Carlos Truan J H (584 students), L B J El (470 students), and Ruben C Rodriguez El (457 students). See the Edcouch-Elsa Isd district page for the complete list.