- Enrollment
- 530
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Hidalgo, TX
Valley View H S
Federal NCES profile for Valley View H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 484380021360
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Valley View H S earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #8 of 9
- public schools in Hidalgo · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.6:1
- large classes for Texas
- 89.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Valley View H S has class sizes larger than 88% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Valley View H S ranks #8 of 9 public schools in Hidalgo, TX.
School address
District: Valley View Isd · Texas
NCES ID 484380021360 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+150 students YoY
Valley View H S grew from 1,170 students in 2022-23 to 1,320 in 2023-24 (+12.8%).
Teacher FTE added 66.7 → 88.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+150 students YoY 484380021360 · Hidalgo, TX High · MID · TRAD
1,227 enr · 18.6:1 · 89.9% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Wilbur E Lucas El (530 students)
Valley View H S grew from 1,170 students in 2022-23 to 1,320 in 2023-24 (+12.8%). Teacher FTE added 66.7 → 88.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Valley View H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Valley View H S
1,227 students
- Wilbur E Lucas
Wilbur E Lucas El
530 students
- Valley View Ea
Valley View Early College Campus
523 students
- Valley View J
Valley View J H
516 students
- Valley View El 446
Valley View El
446 students
- Valley View No 372
Valley View North El
372 students
What this shows Valley View H S reports 1,227 students on the CCD universe file.
How Valley View H S compares
Valley View H S is a growing 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 | 18.6:1 | ▲ 27% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.9% | ▲ 45% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,227 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.6:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,227
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
89.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
18.6:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 88% in Texas - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
38.5%
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
$13,773
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 245 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
80
in-school suspensions + 53 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 99.5%
White 0.4%
Asian 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 99.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 1.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 1.0, Valley View H S is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Valley View Isd reports $13,773 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Valley View H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilbur E Lucas El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Valley View Early College Campus | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Valley View J H | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Valley View El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Valley View North El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Valley View H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 523
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 516
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 446
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 372
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~1,227 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Valley View H S
How many students attend Valley View H S?
Valley View H S has 1,227 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hidalgo, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,170 (2022-23) → 1,320 (2023-24), up 150.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley View H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Valley View H S is 18.6:1, which is 27% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Valley View H S?
89.9% of students at Valley View H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Valley View H S?
The largest demographic group at Valley View H S is Hispanic or Latino at 99.5% of enrollment, in Hidalgo, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Valley View H S?
Valley View H S has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Valley View H S rank among public schools in Hidalgo?
By Resource Investment Index, Valley View H S ranks #8 of 9 public schools in Hidalgo, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Hidalgo on the city page.
What other schools are in Valley View Isd?
Besides Valley View H S, Valley View Isd also operates Wilbur E Lucas El (530 students), Valley View Early College Campus (523 students), and Valley View J H (516 students). See the Valley View Isd district page for the complete list.