- Enrollment
- 1,029
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hidalgo, TX
Hidalgo Early Start Academy
Federal NCES profile for Hidalgo Early Start Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482310013583
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hidalgo Early Start Academy earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Texas schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Texas.
- #6 of 6
- schools in Hidalgo · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 40:1
- large classes for Texas
- 40
- students enrolled
Hidalgo Early Start Academy has class sizes larger than 99% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hidalgo Early Start Academy ranks #6 of 6 schools in Hidalgo, TX.
School address
NCES CCD campus card
40 on latest CCD 482310013583 · Hidalgo, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
40 enr · 40:1 · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Hidalgo Early College H S (1,029 students)
Resource Investment Index #6 of 6 schools in Hidalgo. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Hidalgo Early Start Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hidalgo Early
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
- This school 40
Hidalgo Early Start Academy
40 students
What this shows Hidalgo Early Start Academy reports 40 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hidalgo Early Start Academy compares
Hidalgo Early Start Academy vs Texas and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 40:1 | ▲ 172% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 40 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
40:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
40
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
40:1
students per teacher
- 172% above state mean
Top 99% in Texas - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
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 Start Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hidalgo Early College H S | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Diaz J H | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hidalgo El | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dr Alejo Salinas Jr El | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jc Kelly El | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hidalgo Early Start Academy'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
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 (~40 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hidalgo Early Start Academy
How many students attend Hidalgo Early Start Academy?
Hidalgo Early Start Academy has 40 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hidalgo, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hidalgo Early Start Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Hidalgo Early Start Academy is 40:1, which is 172% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 155% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hidalgo Early Start Academy?
Hidalgo Early Start Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. 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 Hidalgo Early Start Academy rank among schools in Hidalgo?
By Resource Investment Index, Hidalgo Early Start Academy ranks #6 of 6 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 schools in Hidalgo on the city page.
What other schools are in Hidalgo Isd?
Besides Hidalgo Early Start Academy, Hidalgo Isd also operates Hidalgo Early College H S (1,029 students), Diaz J H (615 students), and Hidalgo El (433 students). See the Hidalgo Isd district page for the complete list.