Enrollment
1,029
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 482310002347
👥 S:T ratio 46
📚 AP courses 80
🌟 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 49/100 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
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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
Teachers (FTE)
77.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
84.8%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hidalgo Early College H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hidalgo Early College H S
Hidalgo Early College H S is a high-poverty, large high school in Hidalgo, Texas, enrolling 1,029 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 84.8% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 90% of state schools at 1,029 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 1,000 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #320.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (100% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 0/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 16 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 257 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 45.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 31.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Hidalgo Isd also operates Diaz J H (615 students) and Hidalgo El (433 students) alongside Hidalgo Early College H S.
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 Early College H S compares
Hidalgo Early College H S on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,975
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $13,644
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hidalgo Isd, which includes Hidalgo Early College H S.
$13,975
Per student
+2%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 16.6%
State 51.7%
Federal 31.7%
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 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
- 615
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- 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
Similar high 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 (~1,029 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.4:1)
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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.
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 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Hidalgo Early College H S a good school?
Hidalgo Early College H S earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools. 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 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.
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