Edcouch-Elsa Independent School District

920 W Santa Rosa Ave
Edcouch, TX 78538-0127
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%

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 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 4,398 students in Edcouch-Elsa Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, 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 41%), 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
9,320 Schools
# Students
4,398 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
315 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

District Rank

Edcouch-Elsa Independent School District, which is ranked #1063 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 89% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#1074 out of 1204 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Edcouch-Elsa Independent   School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
22%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Edcouch-Elsa Independent   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
36%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Edcouch-Elsa Independent   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Edcouch-Elsa Independent   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
89%
90%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Edcouch-Elsa Independent   School District and public school graduation rate of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.00
0.64
# American Indian Students
1 Student
17,916 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
296,049 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
6%
# Hispanic Students
4,388 Students
2,942,422 Students
% Hispanic Students
100%
53%
# Black Students
1 Student
706,008 Students
% Black Students
n/a
13%
# White Students
8 Students
1,384,941 Students
% White Students
n/a
25%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
8,841 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
173,807 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
3%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
490
275,832
# Students in K Grade:
270
361,958
# Students in 1st Grade:
290
385,427
# Students in 2nd Grade:
274
402,148
# Students in 3rd Grade:
253
399,623
# Students in 4th Grade:
297
398,690
# Students in 5th Grade:
271
399,071
# Students in 6th Grade:
290
402,143
# Students in 7th Grade:
295
406,424
# Students in 8th Grade:
298
414,179
# Students in 9th Grade:
391
472,263
# Students in 10th Grade:
381
438,622
# Students in 11th Grade:
292
406,207
# Students in 12th Grade:
306
367,397
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

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 $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$69 MM
$74,029 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Edcouch-Elsa Independent   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$63 MM
$78,063 MM
This chart displays total spending of Edcouch-Elsa Independent   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$15,682
$13,387
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Edcouch-Elsa Independent   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$14,340
$14,116
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Edcouch-Elsa Independent   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Edcouch-Elsa Independent School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
L B J Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
200 S Fannin St
Edcouch, TX 78538
(956) 262-6010
Grades: K-5
| 460 students
Rank: #22.
Carlos Truan J High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
700 E Ciro Caceres
Edcouch, TX 78538
(956) 262-6082
Grades: 7-8
| 593 students
Rank: #33.
Edcouch-elsa High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
601 N Yellowjacket Dr
Edcouch, TX 78538
(956) 262-6074
Grades: 9-12
| 1,329 students
Rank: #44.
Santiago Garcia Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
101 E Santa Rosa Ave
Edcouch, TX 78538
(956) 262-6002
Grades: K-5
| 378 students
Rank: #55.
David Ybarra Fine Arts Academy
(Math: 21% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
619 N Mile 17 Rd
Edcouch, TX 78538
(956) 262-6000
Grades: 6
| 290 students
Rank: #66.
Kennedy Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
500 W 9th St
Edcouch, TX 78538
(956) 262-6027
Grades: K-5
| 363 students
Rank: #77.
Ruben C Rodriguez Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1302 W Santa Rosa
Edcouch, TX 78538
(956) 262-6062
Grades: K-5
| 454 students
Rank: #88.
Edcouch-elsa H S Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
211 N Yellowjacket Dr
Edcouch, TX 78538
(956) 262-0151
Grades: 9-12
| 39 students
Rank: n/an/a
Hidalgo Co J J A E P
Alternative School
3900 N 23rd St
Edinburg, TX 78540
(956) 381-8600
Grades: 9-10
| 2 students
1210 Santa Rosa Ave
Edcouch, TX 78538
(956) 262-0040
Grades: PK
| 490 students

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 #1063 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 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 $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 10 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 4,398 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 100%
  • : 89% (Btm 50% in TX)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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