- Enrollment
- 1,527
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mcallen, TX
Olivero Garza Sr El
Federal NCES profile for Olivero Garza Sr El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483993006039
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Olivero Garza Sr El earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #17 of 31
- schools in Mcallen · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.5:1
- large classes for Texas
- 78.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Olivero Garza Sr El has class sizes larger than 83% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Olivero Garza Sr El ranks #17 of 31 schools in Mcallen, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+39 students YoY
Olivero Garza Sr El grew from 587 students in 2022-23 to 626 in 2023-24 (+6.6%).
Teacher FTE added 37.1 → 40.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+39 students YoY 483993006039 · Mcallen, TX Other · MID · TRAD
648 enr · 17.5:1 · 78.2% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Sharyland H S (1,527 students)
Olivero Garza Sr El grew from 587 students in 2022-23 to 626 in 2023-24 (+6.6%). Teacher FTE added 37.1 → 40.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Olivero Garza Sr El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sharyland H S
Sharyland H S
1,527 students
- Sharyland Pion
Sharyland Pioneer H S
1,511 students
- Sharyland Nort
Sharyland North J H
791 students
- B L Gray J H
B L Gray J H
775 students
- John H Shary E
John H Shary El
652 students
- This school
Olivero Garza Sr El
648 students
What this shows Olivero Garza Sr El reports 648 students on the CCD universe file.
How Olivero Garza Sr El compares
Olivero Garza Sr El 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 | 17.5:1 | ▲ 19% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.2% | ▲ 26% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 648 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
648
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 83% in Texas - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.8%
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
$11,777
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 324 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 96.3%
White 2.2%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 96.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.2, Olivero Garza Sr El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sharyland Isd reports $11,777 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Olivero Garza Sr El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharyland H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sharyland Pioneer H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sharyland North J H | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| B L Gray J H | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John H Shary El | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Olivero Garza Sr El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,511
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 791
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 775
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 652
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~648 students)
Frequently asked questions about Olivero Garza Sr El
How many students attend Olivero Garza Sr El?
Olivero Garza Sr El has 648 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mcallen, TX. CCD year-over-year: 587 (2022-23) → 626 (2023-24), up 39.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Olivero Garza Sr El?
The student-teacher ratio at Olivero Garza Sr El is 17.5:1, which is 19% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Olivero Garza Sr El?
78.2% of students at Olivero Garza Sr El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Olivero Garza Sr El?
The largest demographic group at Olivero Garza Sr El is Hispanic or Latino at 96.3% of enrollment, in Mcallen, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Olivero Garza Sr El?
Olivero Garza Sr El has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Olivero Garza Sr El rank among schools in Mcallen?
By Resource Investment Index, Olivero Garza Sr El ranks #17 of 31 schools in Mcallen, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Mcallen on the city page.
What other schools are in Sharyland Isd?
Besides Olivero Garza Sr El, Sharyland Isd also operates Sharyland H S (1,527 students), Sharyland Pioneer H S (1,511 students), and Sharyland North J H (791 students). See the Sharyland Isd district page for the complete list.