- Enrollment
- 2,134
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mcallen, TX
Seguin El
Federal NCES profile for Seguin El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482967003341
👥 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
Seguin El 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.
- #20 of 31
- schools in Mcallen · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 95.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Seguin El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Seguin El ranks #20 of 31 schools in Mcallen, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Seguin El held near 567 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 39.1 → 39.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 482967003341 · Mcallen, TX Other · MID · TRAD
530 enr · 13.6:1 · 95.8% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Mcallen H S (2,134 students)
Seguin El held near 567 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 39.1 → 39.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Seguin El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mcallen H S
Mcallen H S
2,134 students
- Memorial H S
Memorial H S
2,021 students
- Rowe H S
Rowe H S
1,905 students
- Morris Middle
Morris Middle
999 students
- Cathey Middle 827
Cathey Middle
827 students
- This school 530
Seguin El
530 students
What this shows Seguin El reports 530 students on the CCD universe file.
How Seguin El compares
Seguin 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 | 13.6:1 | ▼ 7% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 95.8% | ▲ 55% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 530 | top 46% | - | - |
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.
530
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
95.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% 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
48.7%
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
$13,409
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
Counselors2.4 FTE
Per 217 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 96.4%
White 3.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 96.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 6.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 6.9, Seguin El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mcallen Isd reports $13,409 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Seguin El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mcallen H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Memorial H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rowe H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Morris Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cathey Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Seguin El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,021
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,905
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 999
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 827
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~530 students)
Frequently asked questions about Seguin El
How many students attend Seguin El?
Seguin El has 530 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mcallen, TX. CCD year-over-year: 577 (2022-23) → 567 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Seguin El?
The student-teacher ratio at Seguin El 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 Seguin El?
95.8% of students at Seguin El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Seguin El?
The largest demographic group at Seguin El is Hispanic or Latino at 96.4% of enrollment, in Mcallen, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Seguin El?
Seguin El 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 Seguin El rank among schools in Mcallen?
By Resource Investment Index, Seguin El ranks #20 of 31 schools in Mcallen, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Mcallen on the city page.
What other schools are in Mcallen Isd?
Besides Seguin El, Mcallen Isd also operates Mcallen H S (2,134 students), Memorial H S (2,021 students), and Rowe H S (1,905 students). See the Mcallen Isd district page for the complete list.