Enrollment
40
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
40:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+172% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hidalgo Early Start Academy compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hidalgo Early Start Academy
Hidalgo Early Start Academy is a small combined-grade school in Hidalgo, Texas, enrolling 40 students.
Class loads run heavy: 40:1 is larger than about 99% of Texas schools and 172% above the 14.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 95% of Texas schools, with 40 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 8,960 Texas schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
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 Hidalgo Early College H S (1,029 students) and Diaz J H (615 students) alongside Hidalgo Early Start 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 Hidalgo Early Start Academy compares
Hidalgo Early Start 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hidalgo Isd, which includes Hidalgo Early Start Academy.
$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 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
- 1,029
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- 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
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 (~40 students)
Next steps
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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. 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.
Is Hidalgo Early Start Academy a good school?
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. 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 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.
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