- Enrollment
- 1,029
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hidalgo, TX
Hidalgo El
Federal NCES profile for Hidalgo El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482310002346
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hidalgo El earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #3 of 6
- schools in Hidalgo · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.7:1
- large classes for Texas
- 92.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Hidalgo El has class sizes larger than 92% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hidalgo El ranks #3 of 6 schools in Hidalgo, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+49 students YoY
Hidalgo El grew from 389 students in 2022-23 to 438 in 2023-24 (+12.6%).
Teacher FTE added 22.3 → 27.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+49 students YoY 482310002346 · Hidalgo, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
433 enr · 19.7:1 · 92.5% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Hidalgo Early College H S (1,029 students)
Hidalgo El grew from 389 students in 2022-23 to 438 in 2023-24 (+12.6%). Teacher FTE added 22.3 → 27.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Hidalgo El 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
- This school
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 El reports 433 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hidalgo El compares
Hidalgo El is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.7:1 | ▲ 34% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 92.5% | ▲ 49% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 433 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.7:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
433
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
92.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.7:1
students per teacher
- 34% above state mean
Top 92% in Texas - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
8.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 433 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 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 El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
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 El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hidalgo Early College H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Diaz J H | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dr Alejo Salinas Jr El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jc Kelly El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hidalgo Park El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hidalgo El'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
- 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 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 (~433 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Hidalgo El
How many students attend Hidalgo El?
Hidalgo El has 433 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hidalgo, TX. CCD year-over-year: 389 (2022-23) → 438 (2023-24), up 49.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hidalgo El?
The student-teacher ratio at Hidalgo El is 19.7:1, which is 34% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hidalgo El?
92.5% of students at Hidalgo El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hidalgo El?
The largest demographic group at Hidalgo El is Hispanic or Latino at 100.0% of enrollment, in Hidalgo, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hidalgo El?
Hidalgo El has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 El rank among schools in Hidalgo?
By Resource Investment Index, Hidalgo El ranks #3 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 El, Hidalgo Isd also operates Hidalgo Early College H S (1,029 students), Diaz J H (615 students), and Dr Alejo Salinas Jr El (342 students). See the Hidalgo Isd district page for the complete list.