- Enrollment
- 2,433
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Harlingen, TX
Hcisd Early Childhood Academy
Federal NCES profile for Hcisd Early Childhood Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 0/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482253014186
👥 S:T ratio 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hcisd Early Childhood Academy earns 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #21 of 21
- schools in Harlingen · Resource Index
- 0
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.5:1
- large classes for Texas
- 54.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Hcisd Early Childhood Academy has class sizes larger than 97% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hcisd Early Childhood Academy ranks #21 of 21 schools in Harlingen, TX.
School address
District: Harlingen Cisd · Texas
NCES ID 482253014186 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+106 students YoY
Hcisd Early Childhood Academy grew from 112 students in 2022-23 to 218 in 2023-24 (+94.6%).
Teacher FTE added 10.0 → 16.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+106 students YoY 482253014186 · Harlingen, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
255 enr · 25.5:1 · 54.5% lunch · RII 0
Nearest enrollment peer: Harlingen H S (2,433 students)
Hcisd Early Childhood Academy grew from 112 students in 2022-23 to 218 in 2023-24 (+94.6%). Teacher FTE added 10.0 → 16.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Hcisd Early Childhood Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Harlingen H S
Harlingen H S
2,433 students
- Harlingen H S
Harlingen H S - South
2,019 students
- Dr Abraham P C
Dr Abraham P Cano Freshman Academy
1,188 students
- Moises Vela Mi 761
Moises Vela Middle
761 students
- Treasure Hills 758
Treasure Hills El
758 students
- This school 255
Hcisd Early Childhood Academy
255 students
What this shows Hcisd Early Childhood Academy reports 255 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hcisd Early Childhood Academy compares
Hcisd Early Childhood Academy 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 | 25.5:1 | ▲ 73% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.5% | ▼ 12% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 255 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.5:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
255
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
25.5:1
students per teacher
- 73% above state mean
Top 97% in Texas - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$13,586
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.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 92.5%
White 6.3%
African American 1.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 92.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.0, Hcisd Early Childhood Academy is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
District finance for Harlingen Cisd reports $13,586 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hcisd Early Childhood Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harlingen H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Harlingen H S - South | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dr Abraham P Cano Freshman Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Moises Vela Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Treasure Hills El | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hcisd Early Childhood Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,019
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,188
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 761
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 758
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~255 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hcisd Early Childhood Academy
How many students attend Hcisd Early Childhood Academy?
Hcisd Early Childhood Academy has 255 students enrolled. It is a public school in Harlingen, TX. CCD year-over-year: 112 (2022-23) → 218 (2023-24), up 106.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hcisd Early Childhood Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Hcisd Early Childhood Academy is 25.5:1, which is 73% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 62% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hcisd Early Childhood Academy?
54.5% of students at Hcisd Early Childhood Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hcisd Early Childhood Academy?
The largest demographic group at Hcisd Early Childhood Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 92.5% of enrollment, in Harlingen, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hcisd Early Childhood Academy?
Hcisd Early Childhood Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 0/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Hcisd Early Childhood Academy rank among schools in Harlingen?
By Resource Investment Index, Hcisd Early Childhood Academy ranks #21 of 21 schools in Harlingen, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Harlingen on the city page.
What other schools are in Harlingen Cisd?
Besides Hcisd Early Childhood Academy, Harlingen Cisd also operates Harlingen H S (2,433 students), Harlingen H S - South (2,019 students), and Dr Abraham P Cano Freshman Academy (1,188 students). See the Harlingen Cisd district page for the complete list.