Top Rankings
Edcouch-Elsa Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 4,398 students in Edcouch-Elsa Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Edcouch-Elsa Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
10 Schools
9,313 Schools
# Students
4,398 Students
5,529,835 Students
# Teachers
315 Teachers
374,835 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Edcouch-Elsa Independent School District, which is ranked #1093 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 89% has decreased from 98% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1093 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
46%
Graduation Rate
89%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.00
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
100%
53%
% Black
n/a
13%
% White
n/a
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,682 is higher than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,340 is higher than the state median of $14,117. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$69 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$63 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,682
$13,387
Spending / Student
$14,340
$14,117
Best Edcouch-Elsa Independent School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
L B J Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 S Fannin St
Edcouch, TX 78538
(956) 262-6010
Edcouch, TX 78538
(956) 262-6010
Gr: K-5 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Edcouch-elsa H S Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
211 N Yellowjacket Dr
Edcouch, TX 78538
(956) 262-0151
Edcouch, TX 78538
(956) 262-0151
Gr: 9-12 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #33.
Carlos Truan J High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
700 E Ciro Caceres
Edcouch, TX 78538
(956) 262-6082
Edcouch, TX 78538
(956) 262-6082
Gr: 7-8 | 593 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #44.
Ruben C Rodriguez Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1302 W Santa Rosa
Edcouch, TX 78538
(956) 262-6062
Edcouch, TX 78538
(956) 262-6062
Gr: K-5 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #55.
Kennedy Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 W 9th St
Edcouch, TX 78538
(956) 262-6027
Edcouch, TX 78538
(956) 262-6027
Gr: K-5 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Santiago Garcia Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
101 E Santa Rosa Ave
Edcouch, TX 78538
(956) 262-6002
Edcouch, TX 78538
(956) 262-6002
Gr: K-5 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #77.
Edcouch-elsa High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
601 N Yellowjacket Dr
Edcouch, TX 78538
(956) 262-6074
Edcouch, TX 78538
(956) 262-6074
Gr: 9-12 | 1,329 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #88.
David Ybarra Fine Arts Academy
(Math: 16% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
619 N Mile 17 Rd
Edcouch, TX 78538
(956) 262-6000
Edcouch, TX 78538
(956) 262-6000
Gr: 6 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: n/an/a
Hidalgo Co J J A E P
Alternative School
3900 N 23rd St
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 381-8600
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 381-8600
Gr: 9-10 | 2 students
Rank: n/an/a
1210 Santa Rosa Ave
Edcouch, TX 78538
(956) 262-0040
Edcouch, TX 78538
(956) 262-0040
Gr: PK | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Edcouch-Elsa Independent School District?
Edcouch-Elsa Independent School District manages 10 public schools serving 4,398 students.
What is the rank of Edcouch-Elsa Independent School District?
Edcouch-Elsa Independent School District is ranked #1093 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Edcouch-Elsa Independent School District?
100% of Edcouch-Elsa Independent School District students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Edcouch-Elsa Independent School District?
Edcouch-Elsa Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Edcouch-Elsa Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,340 is higher than the state median of $14,117. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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