- Enrollment
- 2,134
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mcallen, TX
Instr/Guid Center
Federal NCES profile for Instr/Guid Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 66/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482967006752
👥 S:T ratio 80
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 88
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Instr/Guid Center earns 66/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #1 of 31
- schools in Mcallen · Resource Index
- 66
- Resource Index · Higher
- 5:1
- small classes for Texas
- 94.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Instr/Guid Center has class sizes smaller than 98% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Instr/Guid Center ranks #1 of 31 schools in Mcallen, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-39 students YoY
Instr/Guid Center shrank from 71 students in 2022-23 to 32 in 2023-24 (-54.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 12.8 → 12.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-39 students YoY 482967006752 · Mcallen, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
60 enr · 5:1 · 94.4% lunch · RII 66
Nearest enrollment peer: Mcallen H S (2,134 students)
Instr/Guid Center shrank from 71 students in 2022-23 to 32 in 2023-24 (-54.9%). Teacher FTE lost 12.8 → 12.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Instr/Guid Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mcallen H S
Mcallen H S
2,134 students
- Memorial H S
Memorial H S
2,021 students
- Rowe H S
Rowe H S
1,905 students
- Morris Middle
Morris Middle
999 students
- Cathey Middle 827
Cathey Middle
827 students
- This school 60
Instr/Guid Center
60 students
What this shows Instr/Guid Center reports 60 students on the CCD universe file.
How Instr/Guid Center compares
Instr/Guid Center 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 | 5:1 | ▼ 66% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 94.4% | ▲ 53% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 60 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
5:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
60
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
94.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% 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
5:1
students per teacher
- 66% below state mean
Top 2% in Texas - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$13,409
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 60 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 48.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 96.7%
White 1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 96.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 6.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 6.4, Instr/Guid Center is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
District finance for Mcallen Isd reports $13,409 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Instr/Guid Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mcallen H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Memorial H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rowe H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Morris Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cathey Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Instr/Guid Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,021
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,905
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 999
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 827
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~60 students)
Frequently asked questions about Instr/Guid Center
How many students attend Instr/Guid Center?
Instr/Guid Center has 60 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Mcallen, TX. CCD year-over-year: 71 (2022-23) → 32 (2023-24), down 39.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Instr/Guid Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Instr/Guid Center is 5:1, which is 66% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 68% 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 Instr/Guid Center?
94.4% of students at Instr/Guid Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Instr/Guid Center?
The largest demographic group at Instr/Guid Center is Hispanic or Latino at 96.7% of enrollment, in Mcallen, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Instr/Guid Center?
Instr/Guid Center has a Resource Investment Index of 66/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Instr/Guid Center rank among schools in Mcallen?
By Resource Investment Index, Instr/Guid Center ranks #1 of 31 schools in Mcallen, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Mcallen on the city page.
What other schools are in Mcallen Isd?
Besides Instr/Guid Center, Mcallen Isd also operates Mcallen H S (2,134 students), Memorial H S (2,021 students), and Rowe H S (1,905 students). See the Mcallen Isd district page for the complete list.