- Enrollment
- 2,689
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Edinburg, TX
Edinburg H S
Federal NCES profile for Edinburg H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481818001637
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Edinburg H S earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #1 of 39
- schools in Edinburg · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 81.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Edinburg H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Edinburg H S ranks #1 of 39 schools in Edinburg, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-81 students YoY
Edinburg H S held near 2,352 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-81 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 171.4 → 166.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-81 students YoY 481818001637 · Edinburg, TX Other · LARGE · TRAD
2,267 enr · 13.3:1 · 81.0% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Economedes H S (2,689 students)
Edinburg H S held near 2,352 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-81 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 171.4 → 166.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Edinburg H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Economedes H S
Economedes H S
2,689 students
- Edinburg North
Edinburg North H S
2,542 students
- This school
Edinburg H S
2,267 students
- Robert R Vela
Robert R Vela H S
2,101 students
- Betty Harwell
Betty Harwell Middle
1,301 students
- South Middle
South Middle
1,246 students
What this shows Edinburg H S reports 2,267 students on the CCD universe file.
How Edinburg H S compares
Edinburg 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.0% | ▲ 31% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,267 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,267
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 38% in Texas - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$13,129
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors8.0 FTE
Per 283 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
398
in-school suspensions + 159 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 9 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 98.3%
White 1.1%
African American 0.3%
Two or More 0.2%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 98.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 3.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 3.4, Edinburg H S is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 27
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Edinburg Cisd reports $13,129 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Edinburg H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economedes H S | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edinburg North H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Robert R Vela H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Betty Harwell Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Middle | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Edinburg H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,542
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- 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
- Enrollment
- 1,246
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Nationwide other 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 (~2,267 students)
Frequently asked questions about Edinburg H S
How many students attend Edinburg H S?
Edinburg H S has 2,267 students enrolled. It is a public school in Edinburg, TX. CCD year-over-year: 2,433 (2022-23) → 2,352 (2023-24), nearly flat (-81).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edinburg H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Edinburg H S is 13.3:1, which is 10% 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 Edinburg H S?
81.0% of students at Edinburg H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Edinburg H S?
The largest demographic group at Edinburg H S is Hispanic or Latino at 98.3% of enrollment, in Edinburg, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Edinburg H S?
Edinburg H S has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Edinburg H S rank among schools in Edinburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Edinburg H S ranks #1 of 39 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 schools in Edinburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Edinburg Cisd?
Besides Edinburg H S, Edinburg Cisd also operates Economedes H S (2,689 students), Edinburg North H S (2,542 students), and Robert R Vela H S (2,101 students). See the Edinburg Cisd district page for the complete list.