- Enrollment
- 475
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rio Hondo, TX
Rio Hondo El
Federal NCES profile for Rio Hondo El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483717004183
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rio Hondo El earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Rio Hondo · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 83.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Rio Hondo El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rio Hondo El ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Rio Hondo, TX.
School address
District: Rio Hondo Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483717004183 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-69 students YoY
Rio Hondo El shrank from 624 students in 2022-23 to 555 in 2023-24 (-11.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 40.9 → 38.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-69 students YoY 483717004183 · Rio Hondo, TX Other · MID · TRAD
527 enr · 13.2:1 · 83.5% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Rio Hondo H S (475 students)
Rio Hondo El shrank from 624 students in 2022-23 to 555 in 2023-24 (-11.1%). Teacher FTE lost 40.9 → 38.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Rio Hondo El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Rio Hondo El
527 students
- Rio Hondo H S
Rio Hondo H S
475 students
- Rio Hondo Midd
Rio Hondo Middle
434 students
- Cameron Co J J 1
Cameron Co J J a E P
1 students
What this shows Rio Hondo El reports 527 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rio Hondo El compares
Rio Hondo El 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.5% | ▲ 35% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 527 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
527
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 36% in Texas - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
49.1%
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
$14,922
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 527 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 99.1%
White 0.8%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 99.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 1.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 1.8, Rio Hondo El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rio Hondo Isd reports $14,922 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rio Hondo El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rio Hondo H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rio Hondo Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cameron Co J J a E P | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Rio Hondo El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 434
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~527 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rio Hondo El
How many students attend Rio Hondo El?
Rio Hondo El has 527 students enrolled. It is a public school in Rio Hondo, TX. CCD year-over-year: 624 (2022-23) → 555 (2023-24), down 69.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rio Hondo El?
The student-teacher ratio at Rio Hondo El is 13.2:1, which is 10% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 16% 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 Hondo El?
83.5% of students at Rio Hondo El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rio Hondo El?
The largest demographic group at Rio Hondo El is Hispanic or Latino at 99.1% of enrollment, in Rio Hondo, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rio Hondo El?
Rio Hondo El has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 Hondo El rank among public schools in Rio Hondo?
By Resource Investment Index, Rio Hondo El ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Rio Hondo, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Rio Hondo Isd?
Besides Rio Hondo El, Rio Hondo Isd also operates Rio Hondo H S (475 students), Rio Hondo Middle (434 students), and Cameron Co J J a E P (1 students). See the Rio Hondo Isd district page for the complete list.