- Enrollment
- 2,689
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Edinburg, TX
Macaria Dela Garza Gorena El
Federal NCES profile for Macaria Dela Garza Gorena El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481818012178
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Macaria Dela Garza Gorena El earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #15 of 39
- schools in Edinburg · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 79.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Macaria Dela Garza Gorena El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Macaria Dela Garza Gorena El ranks #15 of 39 schools in Edinburg, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+44 students YoY
Macaria Dela Garza Gorena El grew from 561 students in 2022-23 to 605 in 2023-24 (+7.8%).
Teacher FTE added 35.9 → 37.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+44 students YoY 481818012178 · Edinburg, TX Other · MID · TRAD
554 enr · 15.8:1 · 79.9% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Economedes H S (2,689 students)
Macaria Dela Garza Gorena El grew from 561 students in 2022-23 to 605 in 2023-24 (+7.8%). Teacher FTE added 35.9 → 37.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Macaria Dela Garza Gorena El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Economedes H S
Economedes H S
2,689 students
- Edinburg North
Edinburg North H S
2,542 students
- Edinburg H S
Edinburg H S
2,267 students
- Robert R Vela
Robert R Vela H S
2,101 students
- Betty Harwell
Betty Harwell Middle
1,301 students
- This school 554
Macaria Dela Garza Gorena El
554 students
What this shows Macaria Dela Garza Gorena El reports 554 students on the CCD universe file.
How Macaria Dela Garza Gorena El compares
Macaria Dela Garza Gorena El 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 | 15.8:1 | ▲ 7% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.9% | ▲ 29% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 554 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
554
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 69% in Texas - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,129
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 554 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 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 98.7%
White 0.5%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 98.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 2.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 2.6, Macaria Dela Garza Gorena El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Edinburg Cisd reports $13,129 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Macaria Dela Garza Gorena El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economedes H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Edinburg North H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Edinburg H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Robert R Vela H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Betty Harwell Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Macaria Dela Garza Gorena El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,542
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 2,267
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 2,101
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,301
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- 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 (~554 students)
Frequently asked questions about Macaria Dela Garza Gorena El
How many students attend Macaria Dela Garza Gorena El?
Macaria Dela Garza Gorena El has 554 students enrolled. It is a public school in Edinburg, TX. CCD year-over-year: 561 (2022-23) → 605 (2023-24), up 44.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Macaria Dela Garza Gorena El?
The student-teacher ratio at Macaria Dela Garza Gorena El is 15.8:1, which is 7% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Macaria Dela Garza Gorena El?
79.9% of students at Macaria Dela Garza Gorena El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Macaria Dela Garza Gorena El?
The largest demographic group at Macaria Dela Garza Gorena El is Hispanic or Latino at 98.7% of enrollment, in Edinburg, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Macaria Dela Garza Gorena El?
Macaria Dela Garza Gorena El has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical 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 Macaria Dela Garza Gorena El rank among schools in Edinburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Macaria Dela Garza Gorena El ranks #15 of 39 schools in Edinburg, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Edinburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Edinburg Cisd?
Besides Macaria Dela Garza Gorena El, Edinburg Cisd also operates Economedes H S (2,689 students), Edinburg North H S (2,542 students), and Edinburg H S (2,267 students). See the Edinburg Cisd district page for the complete list.