Enrollment
2,101
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Edinburg, TX
Robert R Vela H S
Federal NCES profile for Robert R Vela H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481818012159
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Robert R Vela H S earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #5 of 39
- schools in Edinburg · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 60.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Robert R Vela H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Robert R Vela H S ranks #5 of 39 schools in Edinburg, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
156.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.5:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
60.6%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Robert R Vela H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Robert R Vela H S
Robert R Vela H S is a higher-need, large combined-grade school in Edinburg, Texas, enrolling 2,101 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 60.6% lands close to the Texas typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 97% of state schools at 2,101 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 202 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #81.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (97% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 6/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 263 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 43.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 26.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Edinburg Cisd also operates Economedes H S (2,689 students) and Edinburg North H S (2,542 students) alongside Robert R Vela H S.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Robert R Vela H S compares
Robert R Vela H S on the metrics families compare, against 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 | 60.6% | ▼ 2% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,101 | top 3% | - | - |
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.
2,101
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
60.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.5:1
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
43.3%
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
$13,390
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors8.0 FTE
Per 263 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
239
in-school suspensions + 131 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 96.9%
White 1.5%
Asian 1.2%
African American 0.3%
Two or More 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 96.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 6.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 6.1, Robert R Vela H S is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 37
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Edinburg Cisd, which includes Robert R Vela H S.
$13,390
Per student
-2%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.7%
State 52.8%
Federal 26.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Robert R Vela H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economedes H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edinburg North H S | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Edinburg H S | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Betty Harwell Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Robert R Vela H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,689
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 2,542
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 2,267
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 1,301
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,246
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~2,101 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Robert R Vela H S
How many students attend Robert R Vela H S?
Robert R Vela H S has 2,101 students enrolled. It is a public school in Edinburg, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Robert R Vela H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Robert R Vela 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 Robert R Vela H S?
60.6% of students at Robert R Vela H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Robert R Vela H S?
The largest demographic group at Robert R Vela H S is Hispanic or Latino at 96.9% of enrollment, in Edinburg, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Robert R Vela H S?
Robert R Vela H S has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Robert R Vela H S rank among schools in Edinburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Robert R Vela H S ranks #5 of 39 schools in Edinburg, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Edinburg on the city page.
Is Robert R Vela H S a good school?
Robert R Vela H S earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Edinburg Cisd?
Besides Robert R Vela H S, Edinburg Cisd also operates Economedes H S (2,689 students), Edinburg North H S (2,542 students), and Edinburg H S (2,267 students). See the Edinburg Cisd district page for the complete list.
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