- Enrollment
- 615
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Hidalgo, TX
Hidalgo Early College H S
Federal NCES profile for Hidalgo Early College H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 482310002347
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hidalgo Early College H S earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #5 of 9
- public schools in Hidalgo · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 84.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Hidalgo Early College H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hidalgo Early College H S ranks #5 of 9 public schools in Hidalgo, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Hidalgo Early College H S held near 1,074 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 77.6 → 81.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 482310002347 · Hidalgo, TX High · MID · TRAD
1,029 enr · 13.4:1 · 84.8% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Diaz J H (615 students)
Hidalgo Early College H S held near 1,074 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 77.6 → 81.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Hidalgo Early College H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Hidalgo Early College H S
1,029 students
- Diaz J H
Diaz J H
615 students
- Hidalgo El
Hidalgo El
433 students
- Dr Alejo Salin 342
Dr Alejo Salinas Jr El
342 students
- Jc Kelly El 260
Jc Kelly El
260 students
- Hidalgo Park E 239
Hidalgo Park El
239 students
What this shows Hidalgo Early College H S reports 1,029 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hidalgo Early College H S compares
Hidalgo Early College H S 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 9% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.8% | ▲ 37% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,029 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,029
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
84.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 39% in Texas - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
45.4%
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
$14,212
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 257 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
104
in-school suspensions + 64 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 100.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 100.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 0.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 0.0, Hidalgo Early College H S is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 16
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hidalgo Isd reports $14,212 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hidalgo Early College H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diaz J H | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hidalgo El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dr Alejo Salinas Jr El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jc Kelly El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hidalgo Park El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hidalgo Early College H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 433
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 342
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 260
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 239
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Nationwide high 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 (~1,029 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hidalgo Early College H S
How many students attend Hidalgo Early College H S?
Hidalgo Early College H S has 1,029 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hidalgo, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,083 (2022-23) → 1,074 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hidalgo Early College H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Hidalgo Early College H S is 13.4:1, which is 9% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hidalgo Early College H S?
84.8% of students at Hidalgo Early College H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hidalgo Early College H S?
The largest demographic group at Hidalgo Early College H S is Hispanic or Latino at 100.0% of enrollment, in Hidalgo, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hidalgo Early College H S?
Hidalgo Early College H S has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Hidalgo Early College H S rank among public schools in Hidalgo?
By Resource Investment Index, Hidalgo Early College H S ranks #5 of 9 public schools in Hidalgo, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Hidalgo on the city page.
What other schools are in Hidalgo Isd?
Besides Hidalgo Early College H S, Hidalgo Isd also operates Diaz J H (615 students), Hidalgo El (433 students), and Dr Alejo Salinas Jr El (342 students). See the Hidalgo Isd district page for the complete list.