Enrollment
255
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.5:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+73% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
54.5%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hcisd Early Childhood Academy compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hcisd Early Childhood Academy
Hcisd Early Childhood Academy is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Harlingen, Texas, enrolling 255 students.
Class loads run heavy: 25.5:1 is larger than about 97% of Texas schools and 73% above the 14.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 54.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 255 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 100% of the 8,960 Texas schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 719 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #717, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (93% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 14/100).
Its district draws 25.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Harlingen Cisd also operates Harlingen H S (2,433 students) and Harlingen H S - South (2,019 students) alongside Hcisd Early Childhood Academy.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Hcisd Early Childhood Academy compares
Hcisd Early Childhood Academy on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,718
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Harlingen Cisd, which includes Hcisd Early Childhood Academy.
$12,718
Per student
-7%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.8%
State 52.6%
Federal 25.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 2,433
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~255 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~25.5:1)
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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.
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.
Is Hcisd Early Childhood Academy a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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