- Enrollment
- 734
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Rio Grande City, TX
Rio Grande City H S
Federal NCES profile for Rio Grande City H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 483714004179
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rio Grande City H S earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Rio Grande City · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 93.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Rio Grande City H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rio Grande City H S ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Rio Grande City, TX.
School address
District: Rio Grande City Grulla Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483714004179 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-100 students YoY
Rio Grande City H S shrank from 1,774 students in 2022-23 to 1,674 in 2023-24 (-5.6%).
Teacher FTE added 124.8 → 125.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-100 students YoY 483714004179 · Rio Grande City, TX High · MID · TRAD
1,670 enr · 13.5:1 · 93.2% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Veterans Middle (734 students)
Rio Grande City H S shrank from 1,774 students in 2022-23 to 1,674 in 2023-24 (-5.6%). Teacher FTE added 124.8 → 125.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Rio Grande City H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
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
- Grulla Middle 632
Grulla Middle
632 students
What this shows Rio Grande City H S reports 1,670 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rio Grande City H S compares
Rio Grande City H S is a shrinking 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 | 13.5:1 | ▼ 8% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 93.2% | ▲ 51% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,670 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,670
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
93.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% 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
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 40% in Texas - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
43.4%
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
Counselors8.0 FTE
Per 209 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
205
in-school suspensions + 393 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 35.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 23 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 99.7%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Two or More 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 99.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 0.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 0.6, Rio Grande City H S is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 18
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 Rio Grande City H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veterans Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Grulla H S | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| General Ricardo Sanchez El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ringgold Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Grulla Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rio Grande City H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- Enrollment
- 632
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~1,670 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Rio Grande City H S
How many students attend Rio Grande City H S?
Rio Grande City H S has 1,670 students enrolled. It is a high school in Rio Grande City, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,774 (2022-23) → 1,674 (2023-24), down 100.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rio Grande City H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Rio Grande City H S is 13.5:1, which is 8% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 14% 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 Rio Grande City H S?
93.2% of students at Rio Grande City H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rio Grande City H S?
The largest demographic group at Rio Grande City H S is Hispanic or Latino at 99.7% of enrollment, in Rio Grande City, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rio Grande City H S?
Rio Grande City H S 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 Rio Grande City H S rank among high schools in Rio Grande City?
By Resource Investment Index, Rio Grande City H S ranks #3 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 Rio Grande City H S, Rio Grande City Grulla Isd also operates Veterans Middle (734 students), Grulla H S (716 students), and General Ricardo Sanchez El (712 students). See the Rio Grande City Grulla Isd district page for the complete list.