- Enrollment
- 2,728
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Weslaco, TX
Premier H S of Weslaco
Federal NCES profile for Premier H S of Weslaco, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 480020708282Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Premier H S of Weslaco earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #5 of 5
- high schools in Weslaco · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.4:1
- large classes for Texas
- 94.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Premier H S of Weslaco has class sizes larger than 96% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Premier H S of Weslaco ranks #5 of 5 high schools in Weslaco, TX.
School address
District: Premier High Schools · Texas
NCES ID 480020708282 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Premier H S of Weslaco grew from 135 students in 2022-23 to 146 in 2023-24 (+8.1%).
Teacher FTE held 5.7 → 5.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+11 students YoY 480020708282 · Weslaco, TX High · SMALL · CHARTER
112 enr · 22.4:1 · 94.8% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: Premier H S Online (2,728 students)
Premier H S of Weslaco grew from 135 students in 2022-23 to 146 in 2023-24 (+8.1%). Teacher FTE held 5.7 → 5.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Premier H S of Weslaco in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Premier H S On
Premier H S Online
2,728 students
- Premier H S of 250
Premier H S of Amarillo
250 students
- Premier H S - 180
Premier H S - San Angelo
180 students
- Premier H S of 178
Premier H S of Mission
178 students
- Premier H S of 176
Premier H S of Abilene
176 students
- This school 112
Premier H S of Weslaco
112 students
What this shows Premier H S of Weslaco reports 112 students on the CCD universe file.
How Premier H S of Weslaco compares
Premier H S of Weslaco 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 | 22.4:1 | ▲ 52% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 94.8% | ▲ 53% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 112 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.4:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
112
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
94.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% 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
22.4:1
students per teacher
- 52% above state mean
Top 96% in Texas - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$10,443
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 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, Premier H S of Weslaco is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Premier High Schools reports $10,443 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Premier H S of Weslaco Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premier H S Online | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Premier H S of Amarillo | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Premier H S - San Angelo | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Premier H S of Mission | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Premier H S of Abilene | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Premier H S of Weslaco's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 250
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 180
- Students per teacher
- 45:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 178
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 176
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
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 (~112 students)
Frequently asked questions about Premier H S of Weslaco
How many students attend Premier H S of Weslaco?
Premier H S of Weslaco has 112 students enrolled. It is a high school in Weslaco, TX. CCD year-over-year: 135 (2022-23) → 146 (2023-24), up 11.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Premier H S of Weslaco?
The student-teacher ratio at Premier H S of Weslaco is 22.4:1, which is 52% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 43% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Premier H S of Weslaco?
94.8% of students at Premier H S of Weslaco are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Premier H S of Weslaco?
The largest demographic group at Premier H S of Weslaco is Hispanic or Latino at 100.0% of enrollment, in Weslaco, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Premier H S of Weslaco?
Premier H S of Weslaco has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (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 Premier H S of Weslaco rank among high schools in Weslaco?
By Resource Investment Index, Premier H S of Weslaco ranks #5 of 5 high schools in Weslaco, 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 Weslaco on the city page.
What other schools are in Premier High Schools?
Besides Premier H S of Weslaco, Premier High Schools also operates Premier H S Online (2,728 students), Premier H S of Amarillo (250 students), and Premier H S - San Angelo (180 students). See the Premier High Schools district page for the complete list.