Enrollment
403
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 483715004181
👥 S:T ratio 60
📚 AP courses 5
🌟 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 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 6
- high schools in Edinburg · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.1:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-31% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.7%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South Texas Isd World Scholars compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at South Texas Isd World Scholars
South Texas Isd World Scholars is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Edinburg, Texas, enrolling 403 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10.1:1, South Texas Isd World Scholars is leaner than roughly 89% of Texas schools and 31% under the state's 14.7:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 50.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 403 students, its enrollment sits close to the Texas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 1,087 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #268.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 26/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 1 Advanced Placement course.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 110 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 53.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding South Texas Isd spends $16,503 per pupil, 21% above the Texas average, a better-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
South Texas Isd also operates South Texas Isd Science Academy (840 students) and South Texas Isd Medical Professions (820 students) alongside South Texas Isd World Scholars.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How South Texas Isd World Scholars compares
South Texas Isd World Scholars on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$16,503
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $13,644
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for South Texas Isd, which includes South Texas Isd World Scholars.
$16,503
Per student
+21%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-1%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.1%
State 49.4%
Federal 12.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 840
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~403 students)
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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.
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 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is South Texas Isd World Scholars a good school?
South Texas Isd World Scholars earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Texas schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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