- Enrollment
- 518
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mercedes, TX
Mercedes H S
Federal NCES profile for Mercedes H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483025003388
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mercedes H S earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #3 of 7
- schools in Mercedes · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.7:1
- students per teacher
- 89.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Mercedes H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mercedes H S ranks #3 of 7 schools in Mercedes, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-79 students YoY
Mercedes H S shrank from 974 students in 2022-23 to 895 in 2023-24 (-8.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 71.2 → 69.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-79 students YoY 483025003388 · Mercedes, TX Other · MID · TRAD
903 enr · 12.7:1 · 89.7% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Sgt Manuel Chacon Middle (518 students)
Mercedes H S shrank from 974 students in 2022-23 to 895 in 2023-24 (-8.1%). Teacher FTE lost 71.2 → 69.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Mercedes H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
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
- John F Kennedy
John F Kennedy El
399 students
What this shows Mercedes H S reports 903 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mercedes H S compares
Mercedes H S 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 | 12.7:1 | ▼ 14% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.7% | ▲ 45% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 903 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
903
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
89.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 31% in Texas - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
59.7%
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
$14,385
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 226 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
131
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 37 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 97.7%
White 1.7%
African American 0.2%
Two or More 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 97.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 4.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 4.5, Mercedes H S is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mercedes Isd reports $14,385 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mercedes H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sgt Manuel Chacon Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Travis El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ruben Hinojosa El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Taylor El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John F Kennedy El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mercedes H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- Enrollment
- 399
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~903 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mercedes H S
How many students attend Mercedes H S?
Mercedes H S has 903 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mercedes, TX. CCD year-over-year: 974 (2022-23) → 895 (2023-24), down 79.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mercedes H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Mercedes H S is 12.7:1, which is 14% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 19% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mercedes H S?
89.7% of students at Mercedes H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mercedes H S?
The largest demographic group at Mercedes H S is Hispanic or Latino at 97.7% of enrollment, in Mercedes, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mercedes H S?
Mercedes H S has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Mercedes H S rank among schools in Mercedes?
By Resource Investment Index, Mercedes H S ranks #3 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 H S, Mercedes Isd also operates Sgt Manuel Chacon Middle (518 students), Travis El (478 students), and Ruben Hinojosa El (468 students). See the Mercedes Isd district page for the complete list.