- Enrollment
- 903
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mercedes, TX
Ruben Hinojosa El
Federal NCES profile for Ruben Hinojosa El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483025009298
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 6
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ruben Hinojosa El earns 36/100 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 7
- schools in Mercedes · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 86.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Ruben Hinojosa El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ruben Hinojosa El ranks #4 of 7 schools in Mercedes, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Ruben Hinojosa El held near 487 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 36.5 → 36.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 483025009298 · Mercedes, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
468 enr · 13:1 · 86.4% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Mercedes H S (903 students)
Ruben Hinojosa El held near 487 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 36.5 → 36.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Ruben Hinojosa El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mercedes H S
Mercedes H S
903 students
- Sgt Manuel Cha
Sgt Manuel Chacon Middle
518 students
- Travis El
Travis El
478 students
- This school
Ruben Hinojosa El
468 students
- Taylor El
Taylor El
406 students
- John F Kennedy
John F Kennedy El
399 students
What this shows Ruben Hinojosa El reports 468 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ruben Hinojosa El compares
Ruben Hinojosa 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 | 13:1 | ▼ 12% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.4% | ▲ 40% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 468 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
468
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
86.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
13:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 34% in Texas - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.4%
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
$14,385
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 468 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 97.0%
White 2.4%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 97.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 5.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 5.9, Ruben Hinojosa El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mercedes Isd reports $14,385 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ruben Hinojosa El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sgt Manuel Chacon Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Travis El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Taylor El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John F Kennedy El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ruben Hinojosa El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 518
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 478
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 406
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 399
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~468 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ruben Hinojosa El
How many students attend Ruben Hinojosa El?
Ruben Hinojosa El has 468 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mercedes, TX. CCD year-over-year: 492 (2022-23) → 487 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ruben Hinojosa El?
The student-teacher ratio at Ruben Hinojosa El is 13:1, which is 12% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 17% 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 Ruben Hinojosa El?
86.4% of students at Ruben Hinojosa El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ruben Hinojosa El?
The largest demographic group at Ruben Hinojosa El is Hispanic or Latino at 97.0% of enrollment, in Mercedes, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ruben Hinojosa El?
Ruben Hinojosa El has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Ruben Hinojosa El rank among schools in Mercedes?
By Resource Investment Index, Ruben Hinojosa El ranks #4 of 7 schools in Mercedes, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Mercedes on the city page.
What other schools are in Mercedes Isd?
Besides Ruben Hinojosa El, Mercedes Isd also operates Mercedes H S (903 students), Sgt Manuel Chacon Middle (518 students), and Travis El (478 students). See the Mercedes Isd district page for the complete list.