- Enrollment
- 527
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Rio Hondo, TX
Rio Hondo Middle
Federal NCES profile for Rio Hondo Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 483717004185
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rio Hondo Middle earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Rio Hondo · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 88.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Rio Hondo Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rio Hondo Middle ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Rio Hondo, TX.
School address
District: Rio Hondo Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483717004185 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Rio Hondo Middle shrank from 488 students in 2022-23 to 462 in 2023-24 (-5.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 32.5 → 31.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-26 students YoY 483717004185 · Rio Hondo, TX Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
434 enr · 13.6:1 · 88.7% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Rio Hondo El (527 students)
Rio Hondo Middle shrank from 488 students in 2022-23 to 462 in 2023-24 (-5.3%). Teacher FTE lost 32.5 → 31.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Rio Hondo Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rio Hondo El
Rio Hondo El
527 students
- Rio Hondo H S
Rio Hondo H S
475 students
- This school
Rio Hondo Middle
434 students
- Cameron Co J J 1
Cameron Co J J a E P
1 students
What this shows Rio Hondo Middle reports 434 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rio Hondo Middle compares
Rio Hondo Middle 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 | 13.6:1 | ▼ 7% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.7% | ▲ 43% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 434 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
434
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 42% in Texas - lower ratio than 58% 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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 217 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
64
in-school suspensions + 56 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 10 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 97.2%
White 2.3%
Two or More 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 97.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 5.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 5.5, Rio Hondo Middle 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 Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rio Hondo El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rio Hondo H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cameron Co J J a E P | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Rio Hondo Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 475
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~434 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rio Hondo Middle
How many students attend Rio Hondo Middle?
Rio Hondo Middle has 434 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Rio Hondo, TX. CCD year-over-year: 488 (2022-23) → 462 (2023-24), down 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rio Hondo Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Rio Hondo Middle is 13.6:1, which is 7% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 13% 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 Middle?
88.7% of students at Rio Hondo Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rio Hondo Middle?
The largest demographic group at Rio Hondo Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 97.2% of enrollment, in Rio Hondo, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rio Hondo Middle?
Rio Hondo Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Hondo Middle rank among public schools in Rio Hondo?
By Resource Investment Index, Rio Hondo Middle ranks #2 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 Middle, Rio Hondo Isd also operates Rio Hondo El (527 students), Rio Hondo H S (475 students), and Cameron Co J J a E P (1 students). See the Rio Hondo Isd district page for the complete list.