- Enrollment
- 2,689
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Edinburg, TX
Freddy Gonzalez El
Federal NCES profile for Freddy Gonzalez El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481818001640
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Freddy Gonzalez El earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #21 of 39
- schools in Edinburg · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.5:1
- large classes for Texas
- 62.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Freddy Gonzalez El has class sizes larger than 88% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Freddy Gonzalez El ranks #21 of 39 schools in Edinburg, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+26 students YoY
Freddy Gonzalez El grew from 500 students in 2022-23 to 526 in 2023-24 (+5.2%).
Teacher FTE added 28.9 → 30.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+26 students YoY 481818001640 · Edinburg, TX Other · MID · TRAD
517 enr · 18.5:1 · 62.2% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Economedes H S (2,689 students)
Freddy Gonzalez El grew from 500 students in 2022-23 to 526 in 2023-24 (+5.2%). Teacher FTE added 28.9 → 30.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Freddy Gonzalez El 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
- Edinburg H S
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
- This school 517
Freddy Gonzalez El
517 students
What this shows Freddy Gonzalez El reports 517 students on the CCD universe file.
How Freddy Gonzalez El compares
Freddy Gonzalez El 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 | 18.5:1 | ▲ 26% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.2% | ▲ 0% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 517 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.5:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
517
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% 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
18.5:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 88% in Texas - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.3%
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
$13,129
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 517 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 94.6%
Asian 1.7%
White 1.5%
Two or More 1.2%
African American 1.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 94.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.4, Freddy Gonzalez El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
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 Freddy Gonzalez El 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 | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Edinburg H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Robert R Vela H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Betty Harwell Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Freddy Gonzalez El'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
- 2,267
- 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
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 (~517 students)
Frequently asked questions about Freddy Gonzalez El
How many students attend Freddy Gonzalez El?
Freddy Gonzalez El has 517 students enrolled. It is a public school in Edinburg, TX. CCD year-over-year: 500 (2022-23) → 526 (2023-24), up 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Freddy Gonzalez El?
The student-teacher ratio at Freddy Gonzalez El is 18.5:1, which is 26% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Freddy Gonzalez El?
62.2% of students at Freddy Gonzalez El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Freddy Gonzalez El?
The largest demographic group at Freddy Gonzalez El is Hispanic or Latino at 94.6% of enrollment, in Edinburg, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Freddy Gonzalez El?
Freddy Gonzalez El has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Freddy Gonzalez El rank among schools in Edinburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Freddy Gonzalez El ranks #21 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 Freddy Gonzalez El, 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.