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If you could change one rule at EDCOUCH-ELSA H S, what would it be?
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Enrollment
1,309
High
DISTRICT 690 · STATE 796
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·EDCOUCH-ELSA ISD·NCES 481806001602
Edcouch-Elsa High School
601 N YELLOWJACKET DR, ELSA, TX 78543 · (956) 262-6074 · Hidalgo County
GRADES 09–12HIGH31-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL1,309 STUDENTS
D
allk12 Grade
Scored higher than 8% of Texas public high schools
- DTest scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- C-Beats expectations How far test scores land above or below what the share of low-income students predicts for a school in this state.
- C-Three-year trend Change in reading and math proficiency over the last three test years.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded Texas public high schools
Student : Teacher
12.3:1
106 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.8:1 · STATE 15.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
93%
1,222 students
DISTRICT 91% · STATE 65%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 355 | 27% |
| Grade 10 | 349 | 27% |
| Grade 11 | 331 | 25% |
| Grade 12 | 274 | 21% |
Student demographics
0%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 63% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Test scores
STAAR 2025-26 . % Meets Grade Level or AboveReading
33.0%
TX avg 54.5% . +14.0pp since 2020
Mathematics
17.0%
TX avg 45.3% . +15.0pp since 2020
What this means: On the STAAR, Texas's statewide test, about 33 of every 100 students at this school read at grade level and about 17 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Texas schools, those numbers are about 55 and 45. Reading scores are up about 14 points since 2020, while math scores are up about 15 points.
Performance levels, 2025-26
| Subject | Masters Grade Level | Meets Grade Level | Approaches Grade Level | Did Not Meet Grade Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 4.0% | 29.0% | 19.0% | 48.0% |
| Mathematics | 3.0% | 14.0% | 55.0% | 28.0% |
Share of tested students at each STAAR level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
STAAR results by year
| School year | Reading | Mathematics |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 33.0% | 17.0% |
| 2024-25 | 31.0% | 26.0% |
| 2023-24 | 33.0% | 15.0% |
| 2022-23 | 18.0% | 18.0% |
| 2021-22 | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| 2020-21 | 19.0% | 2.0% |
% Meets Grade Level or Above, all students and all tested grades.
Source: STAAR. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Demographically-adjusted score · methodologyTier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
32.2%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
33.8%
based on TX schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
-1.6pp
below demographic expectation
What this means: About 32% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 34% typical for Texas schools with a similar share of low-income students. BeatsExpectations measures results against demographically similar schools rather than by raw scores, and this school falls within the typical range, neither among Texas's top nor bottom 10%.
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →
Schools most like Edcouch-Elsa High School
Edcouch-Elsa High School's state test result (32.2% proficient) is higher than 0 of the 5 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edcouch-Elsa High School this school | 1,309 | 93.4% | 32.2% |
| Valley View High School HIDALGO | 1,227 | 92.1% | 51.8% |
| Porter Early College High School BROWNSVILLE | 1,543 | 93.3% | 52.1% |
| Dr Leo Cigarroa High School LAREDO | 1,379 | 95.8% | 37.8% |
| Pace Early College High School BROWNSVILLE | 1,621 | 94.0% | 57.1% |
| Psja Southwest Early College High School PHARR | 1,588 | 95.1% | 51.3% |
Matched among Texas high schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Edcouch-Elsa High School ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Texas | In Hidalgo County |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 32.2% | #1,303 of 1,385 | #55 of 56 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 17.0% | #1,359 of 1,425 ▼ 274 | #55 of 56 ▼ 8 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 33.0% | #1,346 of 1,425 ▼ 33 | #52 of 56 ▼ 1 |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest gain first | +7.0pp | #917 of 1,184 | #34 of 56 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,309 | #499 of 2,107 | #23 of 84 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 12.3:1 | #323 of 1,344 | #8 of 56 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 0.5% | #1,339 of 1,346 | #52 of 56 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 93.4% | #106 of 1,522 | #20 of 65 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -6.1% | #360 of 557 | #24 of 31 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
1,309
-72 (-5%) vs 2020
+59% since 1990-91, when it was 823
Student : Teacher
12.3:1
was 13.2:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 1,309 | 106.3 | 12.3:1 | 93% (1,222) |
| 2023-24 | 1,329 | 106.5 | 12.5:1 | 95% (1,261) |
| 2022-23 | 1,345 | 98.6 | 13.6:1 | 94% (1,266) |
| 2020-21 | 1,381 | 105 | 13.2:1 | 97% (1,346) |
| 2017-18 | 1,394 | 103.7 | 13.4:1 | 100% (1,389) |
| 2015-16 | 1,384 | 105 | 13.2:1 | 99% (1,374) |
| 2010-11 | 1,457 | 130 | 11.2:1 | 0% (0) |
| 2000-01 | 1,353 | 107 | 12.6:1 | 64% (868) |
| 1990-91 | 823 | 76 | 10.8:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Edcouch-Elsa High School.
Since 2017-18: students down 6% (1,394 to 1,309); teachers up 3% (103.7 to 106.3).
About Edcouch-Elsa High School
Edcouch-Elsa High School is a high school with a street address in ELSA, Texas. The grade span is 9 through 12, and enrollment is 1,309 students. An average school in this group (high schools in Texas) has about 796 students.
The 9 schools of EDCOUCH-ELSA ISD, including Edcouch-Elsa High School, enroll 4,349 students.
Most students at Edcouch-Elsa High School are Hispanic: 100% of enrollment. Edcouch-Elsa High School has a diversity index of 0%, compared with 70% for all US public school students.
At Edcouch-Elsa High School, 106.3 full-time-equivalent teachers work with students, a ratio of about 12.3:1. That ratio is under the 15.1:1 average for high schools in Texas. Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch make up 93% of enrollment. That is 8 points above the 85% average for public schools in Hidalgo County.
The allk12 Grade for Edcouch-Elsa High School is D. Compared with Texas public high schools, the school scored higher than 8% on a mix of test scores, poverty-adjusted results, and recent trend.
The BeatsExpectations prediction for Edcouch-Elsa High School is 33.8%, and its average proficiency rate on state tests is 32.2%.
Census Bureau estimates for Hidalgo County show that median household income is about $54,338, 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 23% of residents live below the federal poverty line. A total of 364 public schools operate in Hidalgo County, serving about 212,859 students.
Of nearby public schools, Edcouch-Elsa H S Academy is the closest, at about 0.2 miles. Inside a five-mile radius, there are at least 8 other public schools. Edcouch-Elsa High School comes in 4th of 7 nearby schools on average proficiency.
Edcouch-Elsa High School is in a town close to an urbanized area, a location NCES labels Town: Fringe.
The 2024-25 enrollment of 1,309 was 5% lower than in 2020-21, when it was 1,381.
Parents and students can post about enrollment questions, class placement, and PTA news at Edcouch-Elsa High School. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
Hidalgo County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
891,977
Census ACS
Median income
$54,338
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
21%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
23%
Below federal line
Schools in county
364
212,859 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in EDCOUCH-ELSA ISD
- Carlos F Truan Junior High SchoolMiddle · 584 students
- Lyndon B Johnson Elementary SchoolElementary · 470 students
- Ruben C Rodriguez Elementary SchoolElementary · 457 students
- Jorge R Gutierrez Early Childhood CenterElementary · 454 students
- John F Kennedy Elementary SchoolElementary · 383 students
- Santiago Garcia Elementary SchoolElementary · 358 students
Other schools in ELSA
- IDEA Elsa College PreparatoryHigh · 737 students
- IDEA Elsa AcademyElementary · 718 students
- Carlos F Truan Junior High SchoolMiddle · 584 students
- Lyndon B Johnson Elementary SchoolElementary · 470 students
- John F Kennedy Elementary SchoolElementary · 383 students
- Edcouch-Elsa H S AcademyHigh · 70 students
Nearby schools
- Edcouch-Elsa H S Academy0.2 mi · 70
- Ruben C Rodriguez Elementary School0.3 mi · 457
- Jorge R Gutierrez Early Childhood Center0.3 mi · 454
- Carlos F Truan Junior High School0.3 mi · 584
- David Ybarra Fine Arts Academy0.7 mi · 264
- Lyndon B Johnson Elementary School0.8 mi · 470
Frequently asked questions
About Edcouch-Elsa High SchoolHow many students attend Edcouch-Elsa High School?
Edcouch-Elsa High School enrolls approximately 1,309 students in grades 09-12.
What age range does Edcouch-Elsa High School serve?
Edcouch-Elsa High School serves students from grade 09 through grade 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edcouch-Elsa High School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Edcouch-Elsa High School is approximately 12.3:1 (106 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Edcouch-Elsa High School?
At Edcouch-Elsa High School, the student body is approximately 0% White, 100% Hispanic.
What district is Edcouch-Elsa High School in?
Edcouch-Elsa High School is part of EDCOUCH-ELSA ISD.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.