Enrollment
14
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mcallen, TX
Hidalgo Co J J a E P
Federal NCES profile for Hidalgo Co J J a E P, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 484496007968
14 students enrolled
School address
Free-lunch eligible
84.0%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+36% vs state
What stands out at Hidalgo Co J J a E P
Hidalgo Co J J a E P is a high-poverty, small combined-grade school in Mcallen, Texas, enrolling 14 students.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 84.0% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 97% of Texas schools, with 14 enrolled.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (93% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 13/100).
Its district draws 23.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Weslaco Isd also operates Weslaco H S (2,699 students) and Weslaco East H S (2,066 students) alongside Hidalgo Co J J a E P.
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 Hidalgo Co J J a E P compares
Hidalgo Co J J a E P on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.0% | ▲ 36% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 14 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14
Bigger than 2% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
84.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Funding equity
$12,598
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 92.9%
White 7.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 92.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.2, Hidalgo Co J J a E P is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Weslaco Isd, which includes Hidalgo Co J J a E P.
$12,598
Per student
-8%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 14.7%
State 62.2%
Federal 23.2%
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 Hidalgo Co J J a E P Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weslaco H S | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Weslaco East H S | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Memorial El | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Dr R E Margo El | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Central Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Hidalgo Co J J a E P's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,699
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 2,066
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,109
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,085
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,060
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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.
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Hidalgo Co J J a E P
How many students attend Hidalgo Co J J a E P?
Hidalgo Co J J a E P has 14 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Mcallen, TX.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hidalgo Co J J a E P?
84.0% of students at Hidalgo Co J J a E P are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hidalgo Co J J a E P?
The largest demographic group at Hidalgo Co J J a E P is Hispanic or Latino at 92.9% of enrollment, in Mcallen, TX.
What other schools are in Weslaco Isd?
Besides Hidalgo Co J J a E P, Weslaco Isd also operates Weslaco H S (2,699 students), Weslaco East H S (2,066 students), and Memorial El (1,109 students). See the Weslaco Isd district page for the complete list.
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