- Enrollment
- 2,699
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Weslaco, TX
Rodolfo Rudy Silva Jr El
Federal NCES profile for Rodolfo Rudy Silva Jr El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 484496006186
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rodolfo Rudy Silva Jr El earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #4 of 16
- schools in Weslaco · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.1:1
- large classes for Texas
- 82.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Rodolfo Rudy Silva Jr El has class sizes larger than 93% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rodolfo Rudy Silva Jr El ranks #4 of 16 schools in Weslaco, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Rodolfo Rudy Silva Jr El held near 612 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 34.7 → 35.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 484496006186 · Weslaco, TX Other · MID · TRAD
685 enr · 20.1:1 · 82.5% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Weslaco H S (2,699 students)
Rodolfo Rudy Silva Jr El held near 612 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 34.7 → 35.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Rodolfo Rudy Silva Jr El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Weslaco H S
Weslaco H S
2,699 students
- Weslaco East H
Weslaco East H S
2,066 students
- Memorial El
Memorial El
1,109 students
- Dr R E Margo E
Dr R E Margo El
1,085 students
- Central Middle 1,060
Central Middle
1,060 students
- This school 685
Rodolfo Rudy Silva Jr El
685 students
What this shows Rodolfo Rudy Silva Jr El reports 685 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rodolfo Rudy Silva Jr El compares
Rodolfo Rudy Silva Jr El held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.1:1 | ▲ 37% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.5% | ▲ 33% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 685 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.1:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
685
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
20.1:1
students per teacher
- 37% above state mean
Top 93% in Texas - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
23.6%
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
$12,558
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 343 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 99.0%
White 0.9%
African American 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 99.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 2.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 2.0, Rodolfo Rudy Silva Jr El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Weslaco Isd reports $12,558 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rodolfo Rudy Silva Jr El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weslaco H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Weslaco East H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Memorial El | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dr R E Margo El | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rodolfo Rudy Silva Jr El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,066
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,109
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,085
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,060
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~685 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rodolfo Rudy Silva Jr El
How many students attend Rodolfo Rudy Silva Jr El?
Rodolfo Rudy Silva Jr El has 685 students enrolled. It is a public school in Weslaco, TX. CCD year-over-year: 600 (2022-23) → 612 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rodolfo Rudy Silva Jr El?
The student-teacher ratio at Rodolfo Rudy Silva Jr El is 20.1:1, which is 37% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 28% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rodolfo Rudy Silva Jr El?
82.5% of students at Rodolfo Rudy Silva Jr El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rodolfo Rudy Silva Jr El?
The largest demographic group at Rodolfo Rudy Silva Jr El is Hispanic or Latino at 99.0% of enrollment, in Weslaco, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rodolfo Rudy Silva Jr El?
Rodolfo Rudy Silva Jr El has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Rodolfo Rudy Silva Jr El rank among schools in Weslaco?
By Resource Investment Index, Rodolfo Rudy Silva Jr El ranks #4 of 16 schools in Weslaco, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Weslaco on the city page.
What other schools are in Weslaco Isd?
Besides Rodolfo Rudy Silva Jr El, Weslaco Isd also operates Weslaco H S (2,699 students), Weslaco East H S (2,066 students), and Memorial El (1,109 students). See the Weslaco Isd district page for the complete list.