Enrollment
413
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Donna, TX
M Rivas Pri Discovery Academy
Federal NCES profile for M Rivas Pri Discovery Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481739021341
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
M Rivas Pri Discovery Academy earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #1 of 13
- schools in Donna · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.7:1
- large classes for Texas
- 90.5%
- free-lunch eligible
M Rivas Pri Discovery Academy has class sizes larger than 92% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, M Rivas Pri Discovery Academy ranks #1 of 13 schools in Donna, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.7:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+34% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
90.5%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+46% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How M Rivas Pri Discovery Academy compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at M Rivas Pri Discovery Academy
M Rivas Pri Discovery Academy is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Donna, Texas, enrolling 413 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19.7:1 is larger than about 92% of Texas schools and 34% above the 14.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 90.5% of students qualify for free meals, 46% above the Texas average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 413 students, its enrollment sits close to the Texas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 1,614 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #507.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (100% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 0/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 413 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
15.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 28.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Donna Isd also operates Donna H S (1,992 students) and Donna North H S (1,974 students) alongside M Rivas Pri Discovery Academy.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How M Rivas Pri Discovery Academy compares
M Rivas Pri Discovery Academy on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.7:1 | ▲ 34% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.5% | ▲ 46% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 413 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.7:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
413
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
90.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% 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
19.7:1
students per teacher
- 34% above state mean
Top 92% in Texas - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,771
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $13,644
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 413 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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, M Rivas Pri Discovery Academy is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Donna Isd, which includes M Rivas Pri Discovery Academy.
$13,771
Per student
+1%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 13.1%
State 58.9%
Federal 28.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How M Rivas Pri Discovery Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donna H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Donna North H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Veterans Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Maria Alicia P Munoz El | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| W a Todd Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to M Rivas Pri Discovery Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,992
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 1,974
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 866
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 688
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 670
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~413 students)
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Frequently asked questions about M Rivas Pri Discovery Academy
How many students attend M Rivas Pri Discovery Academy?
M Rivas Pri Discovery Academy has 413 students enrolled. It is a public school in Donna, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at M Rivas Pri Discovery Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at M Rivas Pri Discovery Academy is 19.7:1, which is 34% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at M Rivas Pri Discovery Academy?
90.5% of students at M Rivas Pri Discovery Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of M Rivas Pri Discovery Academy?
The largest demographic group at M Rivas Pri Discovery Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 99.8% of enrollment, in Donna, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for M Rivas Pri Discovery Academy?
M Rivas Pri Discovery Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does M Rivas Pri Discovery Academy rank among schools in Donna?
By Resource Investment Index, M Rivas Pri Discovery Academy ranks #1 of 13 schools in Donna, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Donna on the city page.
Is M Rivas Pri Discovery Academy a good school?
M Rivas Pri Discovery Academy earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Donna Isd?
Besides M Rivas Pri Discovery Academy, Donna Isd also operates Donna H S (1,992 students), Donna North H S (1,974 students), and Veterans Middle (866 students). See the Donna Isd district page for the complete list.
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