- Enrollment
- 903
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mercedes, TX
Mercedes Early Literacy Program
Federal NCES profile for Mercedes Early Literacy Program, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483025013762
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mercedes Early Literacy Program earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #7 of 7
- schools in Mercedes · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 47.3:1
- large classes for Texas
- 99.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Mercedes Early Literacy Program has class sizes larger than 99% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mercedes Early Literacy Program ranks #7 of 7 schools in Mercedes, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+54 students YoY
Mercedes Early Literacy Program grew from 151 students in 2022-23 to 205 in 2023-24 (+35.8%).
Teacher FTE added 4.0 → 6.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+54 students YoY 483025013762 · Mercedes, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
189 enr · 47.3:1 · 99.3% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Mercedes H S (903 students)
Mercedes Early Literacy Program grew from 151 students in 2022-23 to 205 in 2023-24 (+35.8%). Teacher FTE added 4.0 → 6.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Mercedes Early Literacy Program in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mercedes H S
Mercedes H S
903 students
- Sgt Manuel Cha
Sgt Manuel Chacon Middle
518 students
- Travis El
Travis El
478 students
- Ruben Hinojosa
Ruben Hinojosa El
468 students
- Taylor El
Taylor El
406 students
- This school 189
Mercedes Early Literacy Program
189 students
What this shows Mercedes Early Literacy Program reports 189 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mercedes Early Literacy Program compares
Mercedes Early Literacy Program 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 | 47.3:1 | ▲ 222% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.3% | ▲ 60% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 189 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
47.3:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
189
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.3%
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
47.3:1
students per teacher
- 222% above state mean
Top 99% in Texas - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$14,385
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 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, Mercedes Early Literacy Program is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
District finance for Mercedes Isd reports $14,385 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mercedes Early Literacy Program Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sgt Manuel Chacon Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Travis El | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ruben Hinojosa El | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Taylor El | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mercedes Early Literacy Program's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 518
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 478
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 406
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~189 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mercedes Early Literacy Program
How many students attend Mercedes Early Literacy Program?
Mercedes Early Literacy Program has 189 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mercedes, TX. CCD year-over-year: 151 (2022-23) → 205 (2023-24), up 54.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mercedes Early Literacy Program?
The student-teacher ratio at Mercedes Early Literacy Program is 47.3:1, which is 222% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 201% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mercedes Early Literacy Program?
99.3% of students at Mercedes Early Literacy Program are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mercedes Early Literacy Program?
The largest demographic group at Mercedes Early Literacy Program is Hispanic or Latino at 100.0% of enrollment, in Mercedes, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mercedes Early Literacy Program?
Mercedes Early Literacy Program has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Mercedes Early Literacy Program rank among schools in Mercedes?
By Resource Investment Index, Mercedes Early Literacy Program ranks #7 of 7 schools in Mercedes, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Mercedes on the city page.
What other schools are in Mercedes Isd?
Besides Mercedes Early Literacy Program, Mercedes Isd also operates Mercedes H S (903 students), Sgt Manuel Chacon Middle (518 students), and Travis El (478 students). See the Mercedes Isd district page for the complete list.