- Enrollment
- 527
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Rio Hondo, TX
Rio Hondo H S
Federal NCES profile for Rio Hondo H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 483717004184
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 80
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rio Hondo H S earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Rio Hondo · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.1:1
- small classes for Texas
- 77.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Rio Hondo H S has class sizes smaller than 89% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rio Hondo H S ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Rio Hondo, TX.
School address
District: Rio Hondo Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483717004184 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-37 students YoY
Rio Hondo H S shrank from 507 students in 2022-23 to 470 in 2023-24 (-7.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 47.6 → 45.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-37 students YoY 483717004184 · Rio Hondo, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
475 enr · 10.1:1 · 77.7% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Rio Hondo El (527 students)
Rio Hondo H S shrank from 507 students in 2022-23 to 470 in 2023-24 (-7.3%). Teacher FTE lost 47.6 → 45.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Rio Hondo H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rio Hondo El
Rio Hondo El
527 students
- This school
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 H S reports 475 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rio Hondo H S compares
Rio Hondo 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 | 10.1:1 | ▼ 31% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.7% | ▲ 26% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 475 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.1:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
475
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
10.1:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 11% in Texas - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
60.0%
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
Counselors4.8 FTE
Per 100 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
66
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 96.8%
White 2.7%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 96.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 6.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 6.2, Rio Hondo H S is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
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 H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rio Hondo El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rio Hondo Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cameron Co J J a E P | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Rio Hondo H S'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 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 (~475 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Rio Hondo H S
How many students attend Rio Hondo H S?
Rio Hondo H S has 475 students enrolled. It is a high school in Rio Hondo, TX. CCD year-over-year: 507 (2022-23) → 470 (2023-24), down 37.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rio Hondo H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Rio Hondo H S is 10.1:1, which is 31% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 36% 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 H S?
77.7% of students at Rio Hondo H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rio Hondo H S?
The largest demographic group at Rio Hondo H S is Hispanic or Latino at 96.8% of enrollment, in Rio Hondo, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rio Hondo H S?
Rio Hondo H S has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 H S rank among public schools in Rio Hondo?
By Resource Investment Index, Rio Hondo H S ranks #1 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 H S, Rio Hondo Isd also operates Rio Hondo El (527 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.