- Enrollment
- 2,134
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mcallen, TX
Gonzalez El
Federal NCES profile for Gonzalez El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482967021348
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gonzalez El earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Texas schools.
- #3 of 31
- schools in Mcallen · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16:1
- large classes for Texas
- 36.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Gonzalez El has class sizes larger than 71% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gonzalez El ranks #3 of 31 schools in Mcallen, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Gonzalez El held near 792 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 51.0 → 52.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 482967021348 · Mcallen, TX Other · MID · TRAD
818 enr · 16:1 · 36.4% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Mcallen H S (2,134 students)
Gonzalez El held near 792 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 51.0 → 52.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Gonzalez 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 818
Gonzalez El
818 students
What this shows Gonzalez El reports 818 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gonzalez El compares
Gonzalez El 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 | 16:1 | ▲ 9% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.4% | ▼ 41% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 818 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
818
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 71% in Texas - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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
Counselors2.5 FTE
Per 327 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 80.3%
Asian 8.9%
White 7.7%
African American 1.5%
Two or More 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 80.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.1, Gonzalez 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 Gonzalez El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mcallen H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Memorial H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rowe H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Morris Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cathey Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gonzalez 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 (~818 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gonzalez El
How many students attend Gonzalez El?
Gonzalez El has 818 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mcallen, TX. CCD year-over-year: 797 (2022-23) → 792 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gonzalez El?
The student-teacher ratio at Gonzalez El is 16:1, which is 9% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gonzalez El?
36.4% of students at Gonzalez El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gonzalez El?
The largest demographic group at Gonzalez El is Hispanic or Latino at 80.3% of enrollment, in Mcallen, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gonzalez El?
Gonzalez El has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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 Gonzalez El rank among schools in Mcallen?
By Resource Investment Index, Gonzalez El ranks #3 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 Gonzalez 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.