- Enrollment
- 2,433
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Harlingen, TX
Treasure Hills El
Federal NCES profile for Treasure Hills El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482253005487
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Treasure Hills El earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #19 of 21
- schools in Harlingen · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 71.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Treasure Hills El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Treasure Hills El ranks #19 of 21 schools in Harlingen, TX.
School address
District: Harlingen Cisd · Texas
NCES ID 482253005487 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
Treasure Hills El held near 829 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-29 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 52.5 → 55.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-29 students YoY 482253005487 · Harlingen, TX Other · MID · TRAD
758 enr · 14.6:1 · 71.0% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Harlingen H S (2,433 students)
Treasure Hills El held near 829 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-29 headcount). Teacher FTE added 52.5 → 55.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Treasure Hills El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Harlingen H S
Harlingen H S
2,433 students
- Harlingen H S
Harlingen H S - South
2,019 students
- Dr Abraham P C
Dr Abraham P Cano Freshman Academy
1,188 students
- Moises Vela Mi 761
Moises Vela Middle
761 students
- This school 758
Treasure Hills El
758 students
- Gutierrez Midd 747
Gutierrez Middle
747 students
What this shows Treasure Hills El reports 758 students on the CCD universe file.
How Treasure Hills El compares
Treasure Hills 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 | 14.6:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.0% | ▲ 15% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 758 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
758
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 55% in Texas - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
35.2%
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
$13,586
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 758 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 91.8%
White 5.3%
Asian 1.5%
African American 0.8%
Two or More 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 91.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.4, Treasure Hills El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Harlingen Cisd reports $13,586 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Treasure Hills El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harlingen H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harlingen H S - South | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dr Abraham P Cano Freshman Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Moises Vela Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gutierrez Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Treasure Hills El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,019
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,188
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 761
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 747
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~758 students)
Frequently asked questions about Treasure Hills El
How many students attend Treasure Hills El?
Treasure Hills El has 758 students enrolled. It is a public school in Harlingen, TX. CCD year-over-year: 858 (2022-23) → 829 (2023-24), nearly flat (-29).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Treasure Hills El?
The student-teacher ratio at Treasure Hills El is 14.6:1, which is 1% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 7% 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 Treasure Hills El?
71.0% of students at Treasure Hills El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Treasure Hills El?
The largest demographic group at Treasure Hills El is Hispanic or Latino at 91.8% of enrollment, in Harlingen, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Treasure Hills El?
Treasure Hills El has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Treasure Hills El rank among schools in Harlingen?
By Resource Investment Index, Treasure Hills El ranks #19 of 21 schools in Harlingen, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Harlingen on the city page.
What other schools are in Harlingen Cisd?
Besides Treasure Hills El, Harlingen Cisd also operates Harlingen H S (2,433 students), Harlingen H S - South (2,019 students), and Dr Abraham P Cano Freshman Academy (1,188 students). See the Harlingen Cisd district page for the complete list.