- Enrollment
- 840
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Edinburg, TX
South Texas Isd World Scholars
Federal NCES profile for South Texas Isd World Scholars, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 483715004181
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 78
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Texas Isd World Scholars earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 6
- high schools in Edinburg · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.1:1
- small classes for Texas
- 50.7%
- free-lunch eligible
South Texas Isd World Scholars has class sizes smaller than 89% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Texas Isd World Scholars ranks #1 of 6 high schools in Edinburg, TX.
School address
District: South Texas Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483715004181 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-48 students YoY
South Texas Isd World Scholars shrank from 503 students in 2022-23 to 455 in 2023-24 (-9.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 40.6 → 32.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-48 students YoY 483715004181 · Edinburg, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
403 enr · 10.1:1 · 50.7% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: South Texas Isd Science Academy (840 students)
South Texas Isd World Scholars shrank from 503 students in 2022-23 to 455 in 2023-24 (-9.5%). Teacher FTE lost 40.6 → 32.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
South Texas Isd World Scholars in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Texas Is
South Texas Isd Science Academy
840 students
- South Texas Is
South Texas Isd Medical Professions
820 students
- South Texas Is
South Texas Isd Preparatory Academy
802 students
- South Texas Is
South Texas Isd Health Professions
781 students
- South Texas Is
South Texas Isd Rising Scholars Academy
781 students
- This school
South Texas Isd World Scholars
403 students
What this shows South Texas Isd World Scholars reports 403 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Texas Isd World Scholars compares
South Texas Isd World Scholars is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.1:1 | ▼ 31% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.7% | ▼ 18% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 403 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.1:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
403
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
10.1:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 11% in Texas - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
53.6%
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
$17,956
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors3.7 FTE
Per 110 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 85.6%
White 8.9%
Asian 3.2%
Two or More 1.2%
African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 85.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.8, South Texas Isd World Scholars is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for South Texas Isd reports $17,956 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Texas Isd World Scholars Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Texas Isd Science Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Texas Isd Medical Professions | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Texas Isd Preparatory Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Texas Isd Health Professions | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Texas Isd Rising Scholars Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Texas Isd World Scholars's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 820
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 802
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 781
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 781
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Nationwide high 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 (~403 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about South Texas Isd World Scholars
How many students attend South Texas Isd World Scholars?
South Texas Isd World Scholars has 403 students enrolled. It is a high school in Edinburg, TX. CCD year-over-year: 503 (2022-23) → 455 (2023-24), down 48.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Texas Isd World Scholars?
The student-teacher ratio at South Texas Isd World Scholars is 10.1:1, which is 31% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 36% 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 South Texas Isd World Scholars?
50.7% of students at South Texas Isd World Scholars are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Texas Isd World Scholars?
The largest demographic group at South Texas Isd World Scholars is Hispanic or Latino at 85.6% of enrollment, in Edinburg, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Texas Isd World Scholars?
South Texas Isd World Scholars has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 South Texas Isd World Scholars rank among high schools in Edinburg?
By Resource Investment Index, South Texas Isd World Scholars ranks #1 of 6 high 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 high schools in Edinburg on the city page.
What other schools are in South Texas Isd?
Besides South Texas Isd World Scholars, South Texas Isd also operates South Texas Isd Science Academy (840 students), South Texas Isd Medical Professions (820 students), and South Texas Isd Preparatory Academy (802 students). See the South Texas Isd district page for the complete list.