- Enrollment
- 1,309
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Edcouch, TX
Jorge R Gutierrez Early Childhood Center
Federal NCES profile for Jorge R Gutierrez Early Childhood Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 13/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481806008651
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jorge R Gutierrez Early Childhood Center earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Edcouch · Resource Index
- 13
- Resource Index · Lower
- 26.7:1
- large classes for Texas
- 96.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Jorge R Gutierrez Early Childhood Center has class sizes larger than 98% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jorge R Gutierrez Early Childhood Center ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Edcouch, TX.
School address
District: Edcouch-Elsa Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481806008651 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+58 students YoY
Jorge R Gutierrez Early Childhood Center grew from 432 students in 2022-23 to 490 in 2023-24 (+13.4%).
Teacher FTE added 17.9 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+58 students YoY 481806008651 · Edcouch, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
454 enr · 26.7:1 · 96.1% lunch · RII 13
Nearest enrollment peer: Edcouch-Elsa H S (1,309 students)
Jorge R Gutierrez Early Childhood Center grew from 432 students in 2022-23 to 490 in 2023-24 (+13.4%). Teacher FTE added 17.9 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Jorge R Gutierrez Early Childhood Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Edcouch-Elsa H
Edcouch-Elsa H S
1,309 students
- Carlos Truan J
Carlos Truan J H
584 students
- L B J El 470
L B J El
470 students
- Ruben C Rodrig 457
Ruben C Rodriguez El
457 students
- This school 454
Jorge R Gutierrez Early Childhood Center
454 students
- Kennedy El 383
Kennedy El
383 students
What this shows Jorge R Gutierrez Early Childhood Center reports 454 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jorge R Gutierrez Early Childhood Center compares
Jorge R Gutierrez Early Childhood Center 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 | 26.7:1 | ▲ 82% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 96.1% | ▲ 55% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 454 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.7:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
454
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
96.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% 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
26.7:1
students per teacher
- 82% above state mean
Top 98% in Texas - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$16,208
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 454 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 99.8%
White 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 99.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 0.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 0.4, Jorge R Gutierrez Early Childhood Center is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
District finance for Edcouch-Elsa Isd reports $16,208 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jorge R Gutierrez Early Childhood Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edcouch-Elsa H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Carlos Truan J H | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| L B J El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ruben C Rodriguez El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kennedy El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jorge R Gutierrez Early Childhood Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 584
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 470
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 457
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~454 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jorge R Gutierrez Early Childhood Center
How many students attend Jorge R Gutierrez Early Childhood Center?
Jorge R Gutierrez Early Childhood Center has 454 students enrolled. It is a public school in Edcouch, TX. CCD year-over-year: 432 (2022-23) → 490 (2023-24), up 58.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jorge R Gutierrez Early Childhood Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Jorge R Gutierrez Early Childhood Center is 26.7:1, which is 82% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 70% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jorge R Gutierrez Early Childhood Center?
96.1% of students at Jorge R Gutierrez Early Childhood Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jorge R Gutierrez Early Childhood Center?
The largest demographic group at Jorge R Gutierrez Early Childhood Center is Hispanic or Latino at 99.8% of enrollment, in Edcouch, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jorge R Gutierrez Early Childhood Center?
Jorge R Gutierrez Early Childhood Center has a Resource Investment Index of 13/100 (lower 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 Jorge R Gutierrez Early Childhood Center rank among public schools in Edcouch?
By Resource Investment Index, Jorge R Gutierrez Early Childhood Center ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Edcouch, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Edcouch-Elsa Isd?
Besides Jorge R Gutierrez Early Childhood Center, Edcouch-Elsa Isd also operates Edcouch-Elsa H S (1,309 students), Carlos Truan J H (584 students), and L B J El (470 students). See the Edcouch-Elsa Isd district page for the complete list.