- Enrollment
- 2,300
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Pharr, TX
Elvis J Ballew H S
Federal NCES profile for Elvis J Ballew H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 483486007041
👥 S:T ratio 83
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 86
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elvis J Ballew H S earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Texas schools.
- #3 of 5
- high schools in Pharr · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 4.3:1
- small classes for Texas
- 96.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Elvis J Ballew H S has class sizes smaller than 99% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elvis J Ballew H S ranks #3 of 5 high schools in Pharr, TX.
School address
District: Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483486007041 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+84 students YoY
Elvis J Ballew H S grew from 52 students in 2022-23 to 136 in 2023-24 (+161.5%).
Teacher FTE added 12.1 → 16.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+84 students YoY 483486007041 · Pharr, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
52 enr · 4.3:1 · 96.2% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Psja Early College H S (2,300 students)
Elvis J Ballew H S grew from 52 students in 2022-23 to 136 in 2023-24 (+161.5%). Teacher FTE added 12.1 → 16.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Elvis J Ballew H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Psja Early Col
Psja Early College H S
2,300 students
- Psja North Ear
Psja North Early College H S
2,166 students
- Psja Memorial
Psja Memorial Early College H S
1,997 students
- Psja Southwest
Psja Southwest Early College H S
1,588 students
- Lyndon B Johns
Lyndon B Johnson Middle
1,006 students
- This school 52
Elvis J Ballew H S
52 students
What this shows Elvis J Ballew H S reports 52 students on the CCD universe file.
How Elvis J Ballew H S compares
Elvis J Ballew H S is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 4.3:1 | ▼ 71% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 96.2% | ▲ 55% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 52 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
4.3:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
52
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
96.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% 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
4.3:1
students per teacher
- 71% below state mean
Top 1% in Texas - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
65.4%
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
$14,411
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
Counselors0.8 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.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Isd reports $14,411 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Elvis J Ballew H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Psja Early College H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Psja North Early College H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Psja Memorial Early College H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Psja Southwest Early College H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lyndon B Johnson Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elvis J Ballew H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,166
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 1,997
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,588
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 1,006
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~52 students)
Frequently asked questions about Elvis J Ballew H S
How many students attend Elvis J Ballew H S?
Elvis J Ballew H S has 52 students enrolled. It is a high school in Pharr, TX. CCD year-over-year: 52 (2022-23) → 136 (2023-24), up 84.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elvis J Ballew H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Elvis J Ballew H S is 4.3:1, which is 71% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 73% 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 Elvis J Ballew H S?
96.2% of students at Elvis J Ballew H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elvis J Ballew H S?
Elvis J Ballew H S has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Elvis J Ballew H S rank among high schools in Pharr?
By Resource Investment Index, Elvis J Ballew H S ranks #3 of 5 high schools in Pharr, 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 Pharr on the city page.
What other schools are in Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Isd?
Besides Elvis J Ballew H S, Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Isd also operates Psja Early College H S (2,300 students), Psja North Early College H S (2,166 students), and Psja Memorial Early College H S (1,997 students). See the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Isd district page for the complete list.