- Enrollment
- 1,670
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Rio Grande City, TX
Preparatory for Early College H S
Federal NCES profile for Preparatory for Early College H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 483714013496
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 5
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Preparatory for Early College H S earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Rio Grande City · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.6:1
- small classes for Texas
- 95.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Preparatory for Early College H S has class sizes smaller than 70% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Preparatory for Early College H S ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Rio Grande City, TX.
School address
District: Rio Grande City Grulla Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483714013496 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Preparatory for Early College H S held near 413 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 34.1 → 34.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 483714013496 · Rio Grande City, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
430 enr · 12.6:1 · 95.9% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Rio Grande City H S (1,670 students)
Preparatory for Early College H S held near 413 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 34.1 → 34.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Preparatory for Early College H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rio Grande Cit
Rio Grande City H S
1,670 students
- Veterans Middl
Veterans Middle
734 students
- Grulla H S
Grulla H S
716 students
- General Ricard
General Ricardo Sanchez El
712 students
- Ringgold Middl 639
Ringgold Middle
639 students
- This school 430
Preparatory for Early College H S
430 students
What this shows Preparatory for Early College H S reports 430 students on the CCD universe file.
How Preparatory for Early College H S compares
Preparatory for 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 | 12.6:1 | ▼ 14% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 95.9% | ▲ 55% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 430 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
430
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
95.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% 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
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 30% in Texas - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
37.9%
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
$13,835
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 215 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 99.3%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 99.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 1.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 1.4, Preparatory for Early College H S is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rio Grande City Grulla Isd reports $13,835 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Preparatory for Early College H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rio Grande City H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Veterans Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grulla H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| General Ricardo Sanchez El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ringgold Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Preparatory for Early College H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 734
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 716
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 712
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 639
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~430 students)
Frequently asked questions about Preparatory for Early College H S
How many students attend Preparatory for Early College H S?
Preparatory for Early College H S has 430 students enrolled. It is a high school in Rio Grande City, TX. CCD year-over-year: 414 (2022-23) → 413 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Preparatory for Early College H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Preparatory for Early College H S is 12.6:1, which is 14% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 20% 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 Preparatory for Early College H S?
95.9% of students at Preparatory for 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 Preparatory for Early College H S?
The largest demographic group at Preparatory for Early College H S is Hispanic or Latino at 99.3% of enrollment, in Rio Grande City, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Preparatory for Early College H S?
Preparatory for Early College H S 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 Preparatory for Early College H S rank among high schools in Rio Grande City?
By Resource Investment Index, Preparatory for Early College H S ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Rio Grande City, 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 Rio Grande City on the city page.
What other schools are in Rio Grande City Grulla Isd?
Besides Preparatory for Early College H S, Rio Grande City Grulla Isd also operates Rio Grande City H S (1,670 students), Veterans Middle (734 students), and Grulla H S (716 students). See the Rio Grande City Grulla Isd district page for the complete list.