- Enrollment
- 2,300
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Alamo, TX
Marcia R Garza
Federal NCES profile for Marcia R Garza, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483486012605
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marcia R Garza earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #3 of 9
- schools in Alamo · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.6:1
- large classes for Texas
- 98.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Marcia R Garza has class sizes larger than 84% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Marcia R Garza ranks #3 of 9 schools in Alamo, TX.
School address
District: Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483486012605 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-51 students YoY
Marcia R Garza shrank from 664 students in 2022-23 to 613 in 2023-24 (-7.7%).
Teacher FTE added 31.8 → 37.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-51 students YoY 483486012605 · Alamo, TX Other · MID · TRAD
545 enr · 17.6:1 · 98.8% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Psja Early College H S (2,300 students)
Marcia R Garza shrank from 664 students in 2022-23 to 613 in 2023-24 (-7.7%). Teacher FTE added 31.8 → 37.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Marcia R Garza in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Psja Early Col
Psja Early College H S
2,300 students
- Psja North Ear
Psja North Early College H S
2,166 students
- Psja Memorial
Psja Memorial Early College H S
1,997 students
- Psja Southwest
Psja Southwest Early College H S
1,588 students
- Lyndon B Johns
Lyndon B Johnson Middle
1,006 students
- This school 545
Marcia R Garza
545 students
What this shows Marcia R Garza reports 545 students on the CCD universe file.
How Marcia R Garza compares
Marcia R Garza 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 | 17.6:1 | ▲ 20% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.8% | ▲ 60% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 545 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
545
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% 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
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 84% in Texas - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.8%
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
$14,411
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 545 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 98.3%
White 1.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 98.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 3.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 3.3, Marcia R Garza is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Isd reports $14,411 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Marcia R Garza Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Psja Early College H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Psja North Early College H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Psja Memorial Early College H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Psja Southwest Early College H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lyndon B Johnson Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marcia R Garza's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,166
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 1,997
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,588
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 1,006
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~545 students)
Frequently asked questions about Marcia R Garza
How many students attend Marcia R Garza?
Marcia R Garza has 545 students enrolled. It is a public school in Alamo, TX. CCD year-over-year: 664 (2022-23) → 613 (2023-24), down 51.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marcia R Garza?
The student-teacher ratio at Marcia R Garza is 17.6:1, which is 20% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Marcia R Garza?
98.8% of students at Marcia R Garza are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marcia R Garza?
The largest demographic group at Marcia R Garza is Hispanic or Latino at 98.3% of enrollment, in Alamo, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marcia R Garza?
Marcia R Garza has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Marcia R Garza rank among schools in Alamo?
By Resource Investment Index, Marcia R Garza ranks #3 of 9 schools in Alamo, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Alamo on the city page.
What other schools are in Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Isd?
Besides Marcia R Garza, Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Isd also operates Psja Early College H S (2,300 students), Psja North Early College H S (2,166 students), and Psja Memorial Early College H S (1,997 students). See the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Isd district page for the complete list.