- Enrollment
- 1,029
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pharr, TX
Hidalgo Park El
Federal NCES profile for Hidalgo Park El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482310010819
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 79
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hidalgo Park El earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #3 of 25
- schools in Pharr · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 91.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Hidalgo Park El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hidalgo Park El ranks #3 of 25 schools in Pharr, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Hidalgo Park El shrank from 295 students in 2022-23 to 279 in 2023-24 (-5.4%).
Teacher FTE held 18.5 → 18.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-16 students YoY 482310010819 · Pharr, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
239 enr · 13.3:1 · 91.2% lunch · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: Hidalgo Early College H S (1,029 students)
Hidalgo Park El shrank from 295 students in 2022-23 to 279 in 2023-24 (-5.4%). Teacher FTE held 18.5 → 18.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Hidalgo Park 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
- 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 239
Hidalgo Park El
239 students
What this shows Hidalgo Park El reports 239 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hidalgo Park El compares
Hidalgo Park El is a shrinking 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 91.2% | ▲ 47% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 239 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
239
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
91.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 38% in Texas - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
8.4%
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 239 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 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 Park 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 Park El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hidalgo Early College H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Diaz J H | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hidalgo El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dr Alejo Salinas Jr El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jc Kelly El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hidalgo Park 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
- 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 (~239 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hidalgo Park El
How many students attend Hidalgo Park El?
Hidalgo Park El has 239 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pharr, TX. CCD year-over-year: 295 (2022-23) → 279 (2023-24), down 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hidalgo Park El?
The student-teacher ratio at Hidalgo Park El is 13.3:1, which is 10% 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 Park El?
91.2% of students at Hidalgo Park El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hidalgo Park El?
The largest demographic group at Hidalgo Park El is Hispanic or Latino at 100.0% of enrollment, in Pharr, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hidalgo Park El?
Hidalgo Park El has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (higher 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 Park El rank among schools in Pharr?
By Resource Investment Index, Hidalgo Park El ranks #3 of 25 schools in Pharr, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Pharr on the city page.
What other schools are in Hidalgo Isd?
Besides Hidalgo Park El, 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.