- Enrollment
- 2,134
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mcallen, TX
Rayburn El
Federal NCES profile for Rayburn El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482967005550
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rayburn El earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #18 of 31
- schools in Mcallen · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 67.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Rayburn El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rayburn El ranks #18 of 31 schools in Mcallen, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Rayburn El held near 510 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 35.2 → 35.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+18 students YoY 482967005550 · Mcallen, TX Other · MID · TRAD
530 enr · 15.1:1 · 67.9% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Mcallen H S (2,134 students)
Rayburn El held near 510 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount). Teacher FTE held 35.2 → 35.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Rayburn El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mcallen H S
Mcallen H S
2,134 students
- Memorial H S
Memorial H S
2,021 students
- Rowe H S
Rowe H S
1,905 students
- Morris Middle
Morris Middle
999 students
- Cathey Middle 827
Cathey Middle
827 students
- This school 530
Rayburn El
530 students
What this shows Rayburn El reports 530 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rayburn El compares
Rayburn El 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 | 15.1:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.9% | ▲ 10% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 530 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
530
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 61% in Texas - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.6%
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
$13,409
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 530 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
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 92.5%
White 5.3%
Asian 1.5%
Two or More 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 92.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.1, Rayburn El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mcallen Isd reports $13,409 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rayburn El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mcallen H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Memorial H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rowe H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Morris Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cathey Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rayburn El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,021
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,905
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 999
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 827
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~530 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rayburn El
How many students attend Rayburn El?
Rayburn El has 530 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mcallen, TX. CCD year-over-year: 492 (2022-23) → 510 (2023-24), nearly flat (+18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rayburn El?
The student-teacher ratio at Rayburn El is 15.1:1, which is 3% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rayburn El?
67.9% of students at Rayburn El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rayburn El?
The largest demographic group at Rayburn El is Hispanic or Latino at 92.5% of enrollment, in Mcallen, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rayburn El?
Rayburn El has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Rayburn El rank among schools in Mcallen?
By Resource Investment Index, Rayburn El ranks #18 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 Mcallen Isd?
Besides Rayburn El, Mcallen Isd also operates Mcallen H S (2,134 students), Memorial H S (2,021 students), and Rowe H S (1,905 students). See the Mcallen Isd district page for the complete list.