Edcouch-Elsa High School

Summary:

Edcouch-Elsa High School is a public high school located in Elsa, Texas, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,345 students. The school is part of the Edcouch-Elsa Independent School District, which is ranked 922 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Edcouch-Elsa High School faces significant challenges, with consistently low test scores, high dropout rates, and underperformance compared to nearby schools. The school has an overwhelmingly Hispanic student population, with over 99% of students identifying as Hispanic, and a very high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 94.13% to 97.47% in recent years. Edcouch-Elsa High School has consistently ranked in the bottom 20% of Texas high schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past several years, and its ranking has declined from 1,082 out of 1,797 Texas high schools in 2017-2018 to 1,644 out of 1,987 in 2023-2024. The school's STAAR EOC test scores are consistently lower than the state and district averages across all subject areas, with proficiency rates ranging from 15.65% in Algebra I to 51.05% in U.S. History.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Premier H S Of Weslaco, Lone Star H S South, Idea Weslaco Pike College Preparatory, and Weslaco High School, Edcouch-Elsa High School's performance is generally lower, with these schools having higher rankings, better test scores, and in some cases, higher graduation rates. The school's performance is particularly low for certain student subgroups, such as Special Education students and Gifted and Talented students, as well as its migrant student population, which ranks in the bottom 10% of Texas high schools.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 601 N Yellowjacket Dr
       Elsa, TX  78543


(956) 262-6074

District: Edcouch-Elsa Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1644th of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,998 Help


Feeder schools for Edcouch-Elsa High School:

Elementary:    Kennedy Elementary
    L B J Elementary
    Ruben C Rodriguez Elementary
    Santiago Garcia Elementary
Middle:    Carlos Truan J H
    David Ybarra Fine Arts Academy

Student/teacher ratio:  13.6 Help
Number of students:  1,345

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
99.8%
White:
0.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  94.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Edcouch-Elsa High School ranks worse than 82.7% of high schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 18.1. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Edcouch-Elsa High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (99.8%), White (0.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 94.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Edcouch-Elsa High School is 13.6. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Edcouch-Elsa High School is $13,998.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Edcouch-Elsa High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Edcouch-Elsa High School 1644th of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Edcouch-Elsa High School in the ranking list.)

Edcouch-Elsa Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Edcouch-Elsa Independent School District (Isd) 922nd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Edcouch-Elsa High School

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Rank History for all students at Edcouch-Elsa High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 36.00 1123rd 1427 21.3%
2005 27.24 1200th 1429 16.0%
2006 28.45 1185th 1430 17.1%
2007 27.05 1255th 1497 16.2%
2008 21.99 1338th 1510 11.4%
2009 29.35 1303rd 1539 15.3%
2010 37.80 1262nd 1568 19.5%
2011 42.54 1258th 1672 24.8%
2012 19.61 1410th 1603 12.0%
2013 25.59 1352nd 1652 18.2%
2014 29.59 1352nd 1734 22.0%
2015 39.25 1206th 1743 30.8%
2016 40.32 1182nd 1762 32.9%
2017 34.79 1134th 1777 36.2%
2018 38.49 1082nd 1797 39.8%
2019 35.33 1238th 1857 33.3%
2021 13.11 1639th 1861 11.9%
2022 21.74 1510th 1876 19.5%
2023 19.89 1596th 1961 18.6%
2024 18.10 1644th 1987 17.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Edcouch-Elsa High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.13 414th 1113 62.8%
2019 35.63 676th 1136 40.5%
2021 33.92 786th 1195 34.2%
2022 36.05 710th 1278 44.4%
2023 32.74 849th 1371 38.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Edcouch-Elsa High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.18 828th 1347 38.5%
2019 31.29 985th 1357 27.4%
2021 20.53 1250th 1382 9.6%
2022 25.24 1177th 1418 17.0%
2023 22.20 1299th 1478 12.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Edcouch-Elsa High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.07 843rd 1794 53.0%
2019 43.08 1009th 1818 44.5%
2021 17.10 1603rd 1848 13.3%
2022 25.81 1437th 1847 22.2%
2023 22.63 1527th 1897 19.5%
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Rank History for Migrant students at Edcouch-Elsa High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.39 58th 131 55.7%
2019 49.04 59th 113 47.8%
2021 25.06 87th 97 10.3%
2022 35.71 73rd 114 36.0%
2023 26.59 82nd 93 11.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Edcouch-Elsa High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.37 1160th 1781 34.9%
2019 33.98 1276th 1798 29.0%
2021 12.51 1611th 1815 11.2%
2022 19.93 1512th 1841 17.9%
2023 18.12 1571st 1891 16.9%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Edcouch-Elsa High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.23 968th 1137 14.9%
2019 40.95 886th 1145 22.6%
2021 20.16 1036th 1177 12.0%
2022 23.09 1026th 1172 12.5%
2023 35.50 943rd 1182 20.2%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Edcouch-Elsa High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.51 782nd 1784 56.2%
2019 41.16 994th 1810 45.1%
2021 17.97 1619th 1829 11.5%
2022 34.60 1182nd 1837 35.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Edcouch-Elsa High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.85 1151st 1803 36.2%
2019 34.60 1206th 1824 33.9%
2021 12.19 1652nd 1840 10.2%
2022 20.62 1497th 1853 19.2%
2023 19.49 1553rd 1913 18.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Edcouch-Elsa High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.84 889th 1691 47.4%
2019 39.00 1059th 1714 38.2%
2021 15.97 1519th 1743 12.9%
2022 25.33 1359th 1762 22.9%
2023 23.22 1436th 1820 21.1%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Edcouch-Elsa High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 11 0 0 1066 0 n/a n/a 0 1077
1990 13 2 1 1152 0 n/a n/a 0 1168
1991 10 1 0 1223 0 n/a n/a -411 823
1992 9 0 0 1242 2 n/a n/a 0 1253
1993 12 0 0 1279 4 n/a n/a 0 1295
1994 10 0 0 1293 5 n/a n/a 0 1308
1995 18 1 0 1347 1 n/a n/a 0 1367
1996 18 1 0 1347 1 n/a n/a 0 1367
1997 12 1 0 1394 0 n/a n/a 0 1407
1998 10 1 0 1345 0 n/a n/a 0 1356
1999 15 1 0 1327 0 n/a n/a 0 1343
2000 11 0 0 1355 0 n/a n/a 0 1366
2001 9 0 0 1344 0 n/a n/a 0 1353
2002 9 3 0 1424 0 n/a n/a 0 1436
2003 9 3 0 1424 0 n/a n/a 0 1436
2004 7 1 2 1438 0 n/a n/a 0 1448
2005 4 2 3 1512 0 n/a n/a 0 1521
2006 5 2 2 1512 0 n/a n/a 0 1521
2007 2 1 1 1567 0 n/a n/a 0 1571
2008 8 0 0 1574 0 n/a n/a 0 1582
2009 5 1 0 1455 0 n/a n/a 0 1461
2010 3 2 0 1410 0 n/a n/a 0 1415
2011 4 0 0 1453 0 0 0 0 1457
2012 3 1 0 1332 0 0 0 0 1336
2013 3 2 0 1330 0 0 1 0 1336
2014 7 1 0 1306 0 0 0 0 1314
2015 7 3 0 1331 0 0 0 0 1341
2016 10 3 0 1370 1 0 0 0 1384
2017 10 2 0 1417 1 0 0 0 1430
2018 7 2 0 1385 0 0 0 0 1394
2019 9 2 0 1399 1 0 0 0 1411
2020 7 2 0 1425 0 0 0 0 1434
2021 5 2 0 1374 0 0 0 0 1381
2022 2 0 0 1282 1 0 0 0 1285
2023 3 0 0 1342 0 0 0 0 1345

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Edcouch-Elsa High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 1077 n/a n/a n/a
1990 1168 75.0 15.5 n/a
1991 823 76.1 10.8 n/a
1992 1253 76.8 16.3 67.3
1993 1295 78.0 16.6 81.2
1994 1308 84.7 15.4 73.7
1995 1367 98.7 13.9 67.1
1996 1367 98.7 13.9 67.1
1997 1407 101.0 13.9 67
1998 1356 106.5 12.7 65.1
1999 1343 103.8 12.9 69
2000 1366 100.9 13.5 64.9
2001 1353 107.3 12.6 64.2
2002 1436 109.5 13.1 62.8
2003 1436 109.5 13.1 62.8
2004 1448 107.0 13.5 59.5
2005 1521 101.1 15.0 42
2006 1521 113.3 13.4 35.8
2007 1571 122.4 12.8 21.8
2008 1582 125.9 12.6 15.2
2009 1461 126.9 11.5 4.3
2010 1415 126.5 11.1 0
2011 1457 130.8 11.1 0
2012 1336 125.2 10.6 0.2
2013 1336 127.6 10.4 97.5
2014 1314 113.3 11.5 98
2015 1341 109.0 12.3 98.9
2016 1384 105.0 13.1 99.3
2017 1430 106.0 13.4 99.2
2018 1394 103.6 13.4 99.6
2019 1411 104.9 13.4 98.2
2020 1434 108.8 13.1 99.9
2021 1381 105.8 13.0 97.5
2022 1285 104.6 12.2 95.4
2023 1345 98.6 13.6 94.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Edcouch-Elsa High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 1077 n/a n/a n/a
1990 1168 75.0 15.5 n/a
1991 823 76.1 10.8 n/a
1992 1253 76.8 16.3 67.3
1993 1295 78.0 16.6 81.2
1994 1308 84.7 15.4 73.7
1995 1367 98.7 13.9 67.1
1996 1367 98.7 13.9 67.1
1997 1407 101.0 13.9 67
1998 1356 106.5 12.7 65.1
1999 1343 103.8 12.9 69
2000 1366 100.9 13.5 64.9
2001 1353 107.3 12.6 64.2
2002 1436 109.5 13.1 62.8
2003 1436 109.5 13.1 62.8
2004 1448 107.0 13.5 59.5
2005 1521 101.1 15.0 42
2006 1521 113.3 13.4 35.8
2007 1571 122.4 12.8 21.8
2008 1582 125.9 12.6 15.2
2009 1461 126.9 11.5 4.3
2010 1415 126.5 11.1 0
2011 1457 130.8 11.1 0
2012 1336 125.2 10.6 0.2
2013 1336 127.6 10.4 97.5
2014 1314 113.3 11.5 98
2015 1341 109.0 12.3 98.9
2016 1384 105.0 13.1 99.3
2017 1430 106.0 13.4 99.2
2018 1394 103.6 13.4 99.6
2019 1411 104.9 13.4 98.2
2020 1434 108.8 13.1 99.9
2021 1381 105.8 13.0 97.5
2022 1285 104.6 12.2 95.4
2023 1345 98.6 13.6 94.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Edcouch-Elsa High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,287 (8.6%) $13,641 (91.4%) $14,927
2020 $849 (6.4%) $12,468 (93.6%) $13,317
2021 $1,769 (12.6%) $12,229 (87.4%) $13,998

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Edcouch-Elsa High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1238th of 1857 High schoolsRanks 1596th of 1961 High schools
 14.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Edcouch-Elsa High School)4020
 20%
   End of Course Algebra I (Edcouch-Elsa Independent School District (Isd))4223
 19%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%
End of Course Biology (Edcouch-Elsa High School)4934
 15%
   End of Course Biology (Edcouch-Elsa Independent School District (Isd))4933
 16%
   End of Course Biology (Texas)6357
 6%
End of Course English I Reading (Edcouch-Elsa High School)3028
 2%
   End of Course English I Reading (Edcouch-Elsa Independent School District (Isd))3428
 6%
   End of Course English I Reading (Texas)4954
 5%
End of Course English II Reading (Edcouch-Elsa High School)4036
 4%
   End of Course English II Reading (Edcouch-Elsa Independent School District (Isd))4035
 5%
   End of Course English II Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
End of Course U.S. History (Edcouch-Elsa High School)7862
 16%
   End of Course U.S. History (Edcouch-Elsa Independent School District (Isd))7860
 18%
   End of Course U.S. History (Texas)7571
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students14111345
 4.7%
African American20
 100%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic13991342
 4.1%
Pacific Islander00
White93
 66.7%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients98.2%94.1%
 4.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Edcouch-Elsa High School

Edcouch-Elsa High School ranks in the bottom 17.3% of Texas high schools.

Students at Edcouch-Elsa High School are 100% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,345 students attended Edcouch-Elsa High School.

Edcouch-Elsa High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Kennedy Elementary
Elementary : L B J Elementary
Elementary : Ruben C Rodriguez Elementary
Elementary : Santiago Garcia Elementary
Middle : Carlos Truan J H
Middle : David Ybarra Fine Arts Academy


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