- Enrollment
- 881
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Brawley, CA
Miguel Hidalgo Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Miguel Hidalgo Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060579000521
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Miguel Hidalgo Elementary earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #3 of 6
- elementary schools in Brawley · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.2:1
- small classes for California
- 86.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Miguel Hidalgo Elementary has class sizes smaller than 78% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Miguel Hidalgo Elementary ranks #3 of 6 elementary schools in Brawley, CA.
School address
District: Brawley Elementary · California
NCES ID 060579000521 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Miguel Hidalgo Elementary held near 546 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 24.7 → 24.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 060579000521 · Brawley, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
437 enr · 18.2:1 · 86.5% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Barbara Worth Junior High (881 students)
Miguel Hidalgo Elementary held near 546 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE held 24.7 → 24.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Miguel Hidalgo Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Barbara Worth
Barbara Worth Junior High
881 students
- Myron D. Witte
Myron D. Witter Elementary
741 students
- Phil D. Swing
Phil D. Swing Elementary
725 students
- J. W. Oakley E
J. W. Oakley Elementary
654 students
- This school
Miguel Hidalgo Elementary
437 students
What this shows Miguel Hidalgo Elementary reports 437 students on the CCD universe file.
How Miguel Hidalgo Elementary compares
Miguel Hidalgo Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.2:1 | ▼ 15% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.5% | ▲ 56% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 437 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
437
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
86.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% above the California average of 55.5%
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
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 22% in California - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
78.9%
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
$17,335
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 97.9%
White 0.9%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 97.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 4.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 4.1, Miguel Hidalgo Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Brawley Elementary reports $17,335 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Miguel Hidalgo Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbara Worth Junior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Myron D. Witter Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Phil D. Swing Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| J. W. Oakley Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Miguel Hidalgo Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 741
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 725
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 654
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar elementary schools in Brawley
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Myron D. Witter Elementary
Standard public school
741 students 21.8:1 students per teacher
Phil D. Swing Elementary
Standard public school
725 students 20.7:1 students per teacher
J. W. Oakley Elementary
Standard public school
654 students 19.8:1 students per teacher
Magnolia Union Elementary
Standard public school
128 students 25.6:1 students per teacher
Mulberry Elementary
Standard public school
61 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~437 students)
Frequently asked questions about Miguel Hidalgo Elementary
How many students attend Miguel Hidalgo Elementary?
Miguel Hidalgo Elementary has 437 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Brawley, CA. CCD year-over-year: 565 (2022-23) → 546 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Miguel Hidalgo Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Miguel Hidalgo Elementary is 18.2:1, which is 15% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 16% higher 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 Miguel Hidalgo Elementary?
86.5% of students at Miguel Hidalgo Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Miguel Hidalgo Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Miguel Hidalgo Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 97.9% of enrollment, in Brawley, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Miguel Hidalgo Elementary?
Miguel Hidalgo Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Miguel Hidalgo Elementary rank among elementary schools in Brawley?
By Resource Investment Index, Miguel Hidalgo Elementary ranks #3 of 6 elementary schools in Brawley, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Brawley on the city page.
What other schools are in Brawley Elementary?
Besides Miguel Hidalgo Elementary, Brawley Elementary also operates Barbara Worth Junior High (881 students), Myron D. Witter Elementary (741 students), and Phil D. Swing Elementary (725 students). See the Brawley Elementary district page for the complete list.