- Enrollment
- 2,699
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Weslaco, TX
Horton Disciplinary Alternative Education Program
Federal NCES profile for Horton Disciplinary Alternative Education Program, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 484496009634
👥 S:T ratio 66
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Horton Disciplinary Alternative Education Program earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 16
- schools in Weslaco · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.4:1
- small classes for Texas
- 95.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Horton Disciplinary Alternative Education Program has class sizes smaller than 95% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Horton Disciplinary Alternative Education Program ranks #1 of 16 schools in Weslaco, TX.
School address
NCES CCD campus card
Campus stamp 484496009634 · Weslaco, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
84 enr · 8.4:1 · 95.2% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Weslaco H S (2,699 students)
Resource Investment Index #1 of 16 schools in Weslaco. Teacher FTE lost 10.2 → 2.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Horton Disciplinary Alternative Education Program in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Weslaco H S
Weslaco H S
2,699 students
- Weslaco East H
Weslaco East H S
2,066 students
- Memorial El
Memorial El
1,109 students
- Dr R E Margo E
Dr R E Margo El
1,085 students
- Central Middle 1,060
Central Middle
1,060 students
- This school 84
Horton Disciplinary Alternative Education Program
84 students
What this shows Horton Disciplinary Alternative Education Program reports 84 students on the CCD universe file.
How Horton Disciplinary Alternative Education Program compares
Horton Disciplinary Alternative Education Program vs Texas and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.4:1 | ▼ 43% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 95.2% | ▲ 54% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 84 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.4:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
84
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
95.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% 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
8.4:1
students per teacher
- 43% below state mean
Top 5% in Texas - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$12,558
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 36.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 9 expulsions.
Programs
District finance for Weslaco Isd reports $12,558 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Horton Disciplinary Alternative Education Program Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weslaco H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Weslaco East H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Memorial El | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dr R E Margo El | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Horton Disciplinary Alternative Education Program's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,066
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,109
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,085
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,060
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~84 students)
Frequently asked questions about Horton Disciplinary Alternative Education Program
How many students attend Horton Disciplinary Alternative Education Program?
Horton Disciplinary Alternative Education Program has 84 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Weslaco, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Horton Disciplinary Alternative Education Program?
The student-teacher ratio at Horton Disciplinary Alternative Education Program is 8.4:1, which is 43% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 46% 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 Horton Disciplinary Alternative Education Program?
95.2% of students at Horton Disciplinary Alternative Education Program are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Horton Disciplinary Alternative Education Program?
Horton Disciplinary Alternative Education Program has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical 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 Horton Disciplinary Alternative Education Program rank among schools in Weslaco?
By Resource Investment Index, Horton Disciplinary Alternative Education Program ranks #1 of 16 schools in Weslaco, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Weslaco on the city page.
What other schools are in Weslaco Isd?
Besides Horton Disciplinary Alternative Education Program, Weslaco Isd also operates Weslaco H S (2,699 students), Weslaco East H S (2,066 students), and Memorial El (1,109 students). See the Weslaco Isd district page for the complete list.