- Enrollment
- 2,134
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mcallen, TX
Escandon El
Federal NCES profile for Escandon El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482967005547
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Escandon El earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #24 of 31
- schools in Mcallen · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.9:1
- students per teacher
- 93.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Escandon El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Escandon El ranks #24 of 31 schools in Mcallen, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-30 students YoY
Escandon El shrank from 495 students in 2022-23 to 465 in 2023-24 (-6.1%).
Teacher FTE added 37.4 → 37.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-30 students YoY 482967005547 · Mcallen, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
478 enr · 12.9:1 · 93.7% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Mcallen H S (2,134 students)
Escandon El shrank from 495 students in 2022-23 to 465 in 2023-24 (-6.1%). Teacher FTE added 37.4 → 37.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Escandon El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mcallen H S
Mcallen H S
2,134 students
- Memorial H S
Memorial H S
2,021 students
- Rowe H S
Rowe H S
1,905 students
- Morris Middle
Morris Middle
999 students
- Cathey Middle 827
Cathey Middle
827 students
- This school 478
Escandon El
478 students
What this shows Escandon El reports 478 students on the CCD universe file.
How Escandon El compares
Escandon El is a shrinking 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 | 12.9:1 | ▼ 12% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 93.7% | ▲ 51% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 478 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
478
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
93.7%
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
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 33% in Texas - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
33.9%
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
$13,409
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 478 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 99.2%
White 0.4%
African American 0.2%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 99.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 1.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 1.6, Escandon El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mcallen Isd reports $13,409 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Escandon El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mcallen H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Memorial H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rowe H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Morris Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cathey Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Escandon El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,021
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,905
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 999
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 827
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~478 students)
Frequently asked questions about Escandon El
How many students attend Escandon El?
Escandon El has 478 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mcallen, TX. CCD year-over-year: 495 (2022-23) → 465 (2023-24), down 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Escandon El?
The student-teacher ratio at Escandon El is 12.9:1, which is 12% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 18% 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 Escandon El?
93.7% of students at Escandon El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Escandon El?
The largest demographic group at Escandon El is Hispanic or Latino at 99.2% of enrollment, in Mcallen, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Escandon El?
Escandon El has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Escandon El rank among schools in Mcallen?
By Resource Investment Index, Escandon El ranks #24 of 31 schools in Mcallen, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Mcallen on the city page.
What other schools are in Mcallen Isd?
Besides Escandon El, Mcallen Isd also operates Mcallen H S (2,134 students), Memorial H S (2,021 students), and Rowe H S (1,905 students). See the Mcallen Isd district page for the complete list.