- Enrollment
- 3,004
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
High school (grades 9-12) · El Paso, TX
Mission Early College H S
Federal NCES profile for Mission Early College H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 484071011217
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mission Early College H S earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #4 of 42
- high schools in El Paso · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.6:1
- large classes for Texas
- 55.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Mission Early College H S has class sizes larger than 88% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mission Early College H S ranks #4 of 42 high schools in El Paso, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Mission Early College H S held near 424 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 22.9 → 18.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 484071011217 · El Paso, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
410 enr · 18.6:1 · 55.5% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Eastlake H S (3,004 students)
Mission Early College H S held near 424 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 22.9 → 18.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Mission Early College H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Eastlake H S
Eastlake H S
3,004 students
- Pebble Hills H
Pebble Hills H S
2,952 students
- Socorro H S
Socorro H S
2,579 students
- Montwood H S
Montwood H S
2,499 students
- El Dorado H S
El Dorado H S
2,109 students
- This school 410
Mission Early College H S
410 students
What this shows Mission Early College H S reports 410 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mission Early College H S compares
Mission Early College H S held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.6:1 | ▲ 27% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.5% | ▼ 10% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 410 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.6:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
410
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.6:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 88% in Texas - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,574
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 205 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 91.7%
White 4.9%
African American 1.5%
Asian 1.2%
Two or More 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 91.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.6, Mission Early College H S is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Socorro Isd reports $11,574 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mission Early College H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastlake H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pebble Hills H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Socorro H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Montwood H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| El Dorado H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mission Early College H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,952
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 2,579
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,499
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,109
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Nationwide high 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 (~410 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Mission Early College H S
How many students attend Mission Early College H S?
Mission Early College H S has 410 students enrolled. It is a high school in El Paso, TX. CCD year-over-year: 443 (2022-23) → 424 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mission Early College H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Mission Early College H S is 18.6:1, which is 27% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mission Early College H S?
55.5% of students at Mission Early College H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mission Early College H S?
The largest demographic group at Mission Early College H S is Hispanic or Latino at 91.7% of enrollment, in El Paso, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mission Early College H S?
Mission Early College H S has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher 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 Mission Early College H S rank among high schools in El Paso?
By Resource Investment Index, Mission Early College H S ranks #4 of 42 high schools in El Paso, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in El Paso on the city page.
What other schools are in Socorro Isd?
Besides Mission Early College H S, Socorro Isd also operates Eastlake H S (3,004 students), Pebble Hills H S (2,952 students), and Socorro H S (2,579 students). See the Socorro Isd district page for the complete list.