Enrollment
466
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 481818022866
Edinburg Collegiate H S — Edinburg, TX
Federal NCES profile for Edinburg Collegiate H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 59/100.
👥 Class size 59
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Edinburg Cisd · Texas
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.3:1
vs 14.6:1 Texas avg
-29% 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
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Edinburg Collegiate H S reports 466 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 20.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 29% below the Texas state mean of 14.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 35% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 73.8% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 19% above the Texas average and 42% above the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Edinburg Cisd spends $14,586 per pupil district-wide, below the Texas average of $17,150 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 20.7% from local sources (property taxes), 52.8% from the state, and 26.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (C), calculated from 1 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Edinburg Collegiate H S compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Texas state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.3:1 | ▼ 29% | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.8% | ▲ 19% | 61.9% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 466 | top 45% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
10.3:1
students per teacher
— 29% below state mean
Top 9% in Texas — lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$14,586
per pupil, district-wide
— below Texas avg of $17,150
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
Enrollment 466 Top 45% in Texas — larger than 55% of 9,061 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 20.0
Students per teacher 10.3:1 -29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 73.8% +19% vs state
NCES ID 481818022866
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.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Edinburg Cisd, which includes Edinburg Collegiate H S.
$14,586
Per student
-15%
vs Texas
Avg $17,150
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,689
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Enrollment
- 2,542
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Enrollment
- 2,267
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Enrollment
- 2,101
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Enrollment
- 1,301
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
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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 10.3:1, which is 29% lower than the Texas average of 14.6:1 and 35% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in EDINBURG, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Edinburg Collegiate H S?
Edinburg Collegiate H S has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (C) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.