- Enrollment
- 2,699
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Weslaco, TX
Sam Houston El
Federal NCES profile for Sam Houston El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 484496005122
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sam Houston El earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #9 of 16
- schools in Weslaco · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19:1
- large classes for Texas
- 83.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Sam Houston El has class sizes larger than 90% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sam Houston El ranks #9 of 16 schools in Weslaco, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Sam Houston El held near 756 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 41.0 → 42.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 484496005122 · Weslaco, TX Other · MID · TRAD
761 enr · 19:1 · 83.6% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Weslaco H S (2,699 students)
Sam Houston El held near 756 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 41.0 → 42.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Sam Houston 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 761
Sam Houston El
761 students
What this shows Sam Houston El reports 761 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sam Houston El compares
Sam Houston 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 | 19:1 | ▲ 29% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.6% | ▲ 35% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 761 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
761
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
19:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 90% in Texas - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.0%
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
$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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 761 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 97.8%
White 1.7%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 97.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 4.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 4.3, Sam Houston 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 Sam Houston 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sam Houston 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 (~761 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sam Houston El
How many students attend Sam Houston El?
Sam Houston El has 761 students enrolled. It is a public school in Weslaco, TX. CCD year-over-year: 745 (2022-23) → 756 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sam Houston El?
The student-teacher ratio at Sam Houston El is 19:1, which is 29% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 21% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sam Houston El?
83.6% of students at Sam Houston El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sam Houston El?
The largest demographic group at Sam Houston El is Hispanic or Latino at 97.8% of enrollment, in Weslaco, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sam Houston El?
Sam Houston El has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Sam Houston El rank among schools in Weslaco?
By Resource Investment Index, Sam Houston El ranks #9 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 Sam Houston 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.