- Enrollment
- 1,029
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pharr, TX
Jc Kelly El
Federal NCES profile for Jc Kelly El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482310005743
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 91
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jc Kelly El earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #2 of 25
- schools in Pharr · Resource Index
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 86.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Jc Kelly El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jc Kelly El ranks #2 of 25 schools in Pharr, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Jc Kelly El held near 290 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 20.5 → 20.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 482310005743 · Pharr, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
260 enr · 13:1 · 86.5% lunch · RII 64
Nearest enrollment peer: Hidalgo Early College H S (1,029 students)
Jc Kelly El held near 290 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE held 20.5 → 20.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Jc Kelly 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
- This school 260
Jc Kelly El
260 students
- Hidalgo Park E 239
Hidalgo Park El
239 students
What this shows Jc Kelly El reports 260 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jc Kelly El compares
Jc Kelly El held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13:1 | ▼ 12% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.5% | ▲ 40% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 260 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
260
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
86.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 34% in Texas - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
3.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
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 260 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, Jc Kelly 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 Jc Kelly 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 |
| Hidalgo Park El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jc Kelly 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
- 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 (~260 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jc Kelly El
How many students attend Jc Kelly El?
Jc Kelly El has 260 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pharr, TX. CCD year-over-year: 297 (2022-23) → 290 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jc Kelly El?
The student-teacher ratio at Jc Kelly El is 13:1, which is 12% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 17% 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 Jc Kelly El?
86.5% of students at Jc Kelly El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jc Kelly El?
The largest demographic group at Jc Kelly El is Hispanic or Latino at 100.0% of enrollment, in Pharr, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jc Kelly El?
Jc Kelly El has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (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 Jc Kelly El rank among schools in Pharr?
By Resource Investment Index, Jc Kelly El ranks #2 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 Jc Kelly 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.