- Enrollment
- 1,227
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hidalgo, TX
Valley View South El
Federal NCES profile for Valley View South El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 484380011283
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Valley View South El earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #2 of 6
- schools in Hidalgo · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 89.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Valley View South El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Valley View South El ranks #2 of 6 schools in Hidalgo, TX.
School address
District: Valley View Isd · Texas
NCES ID 484380011283 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+27 students YoY
Valley View South El grew from 341 students in 2022-23 to 368 in 2023-24 (+7.9%).
Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 25.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+27 students YoY 484380011283 · Hidalgo, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
353 enr · 14.1:1 · 89.1% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Valley View H S (1,227 students)
Valley View South El grew from 341 students in 2022-23 to 368 in 2023-24 (+7.9%). Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 25.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Valley View South El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Valley View H
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
- This school 353
Valley View South El
353 students
What this shows Valley View South El reports 353 students on the CCD universe file.
How Valley View South El compares
Valley View South El 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 | 14.1:1 | ▼ 4% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.1% | ▲ 44% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 353 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
353
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
89.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% 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
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 49% in Texas - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.0%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 353 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 100.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 100.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 0.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 0.0, Valley View South El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
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 South El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley View H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wilbur E Lucas El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Valley View Early College Campus | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Valley View J H | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Valley View El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Valley View South El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 530
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- 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
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 (~353 students)
Frequently asked questions about Valley View South El
How many students attend Valley View South El?
Valley View South El has 353 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hidalgo, TX. CCD year-over-year: 341 (2022-23) → 368 (2023-24), up 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley View South El?
The student-teacher ratio at Valley View South El is 14.1:1, which is 4% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 10% 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 Valley View South El?
89.1% of students at Valley View South El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Valley View South El?
The largest demographic group at Valley View South El is Hispanic or Latino at 100.0% of enrollment, in Hidalgo, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Valley View South El?
Valley View South El has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 South El rank among schools in Hidalgo?
By Resource Investment Index, Valley View South El ranks #2 of 6 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 schools in Hidalgo on the city page.
What other schools are in Valley View Isd?
Besides Valley View South El, Valley View Isd also operates Valley View H S (1,227 students), Wilbur E Lucas El (530 students), and Valley View Early College Campus (523 students). See the Valley View Isd district page for the complete list.