Enrollment
466
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Edinburg, TX
Edinburg Collegiate H S
Federal NCES profile for Edinburg Collegiate H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 7/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 481818022866
👥 S:T ratio 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Edinburg Collegiate H S earns 7/100 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.
- #6 of 6
- high schools in Edinburg · Resource Index
- 7
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.3:1
- large classes for Texas
- 73.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Edinburg Collegiate H S has class sizes larger than 96% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Edinburg Collegiate H S ranks #6 of 6 high schools in Edinburg, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.3:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+59% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
73.8%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Edinburg Collegiate H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Edinburg Collegiate H S
Edinburg Collegiate H S is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Edinburg, Texas, enrolling 466 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 runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 73.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 466 students, its enrollment sits close to the Texas median campus size.
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 1,812 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #1,805, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (96% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 8/100).
Its district draws 26.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Edinburg Cisd also operates Economedes H S (2,689 students) and Edinburg North H S (2,542 students) alongside Edinburg Collegiate H S.
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 Edinburg Collegiate H S compares
Edinburg Collegiate H S 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 | 73.8% | ▲ 19% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 466 | top 55% | - | - |
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.
466
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
73.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
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.
Funding equity
$13,390
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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 95.9%
Asian 2.1%
White 1.1%
Two or More 0.6%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 95.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.0, Edinburg Collegiate H S is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Edinburg Cisd, which includes Edinburg Collegiate H S.
$13,390
Per student
-2%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.7%
State 52.8%
Federal 26.5%
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 Edinburg Collegiate H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economedes H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Edinburg North H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Edinburg H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Robert R Vela H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Betty Harwell Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Edinburg Collegiate H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,689
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 2,542
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- 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
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 (~466 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Edinburg Collegiate H S
How many students attend Edinburg Collegiate H S?
Edinburg Collegiate H S has 466 students enrolled. It is a high school in Edinburg, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edinburg Collegiate H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Edinburg Collegiate H S 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 Edinburg Collegiate H S?
73.8% of students at Edinburg Collegiate H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Edinburg Collegiate H S?
The largest demographic group at Edinburg Collegiate H S is Hispanic or Latino at 95.9% of enrollment, in Edinburg, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Edinburg Collegiate H S?
Edinburg Collegiate H S has a Resource Investment Index of 7/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Edinburg Collegiate H S rank among high schools in Edinburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Edinburg Collegiate H S ranks #6 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.
Is Edinburg Collegiate H S a good school?
Edinburg Collegiate H S earns 7/100 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 Edinburg Cisd?
Besides Edinburg Collegiate H S, Edinburg Cisd also operates Economedes H S (2,689 students), Edinburg North H S (2,542 students), and Edinburg H S (2,267 students). See the Edinburg Cisd district page for the complete list.
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