Edcouch-Elsa H S Academy

Summary:

Edcouch-Elsa H S Academy is a small public high school located in Elsa, Texas, serving grades 9-12 with an enrollment of only 33 students as of the 2022-2023 school year. The school faces significant challenges, including consistently poor academic performance, high poverty rates, and high dropout rates.

Edcouch-Elsa H S Academy has consistently ranked in the bottom 5% of Texas high schools over the past several years, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. Its performance on STAAR End-of-Course exams is significantly below the state and district averages across all subject areas. The school has an extremely high percentage of students (over 93%) who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. Additionally, the school has experienced high dropout rates in recent years, ranging from 7.7% to 18.8%, which are significantly higher than the state and district averages.

When compared to other high schools in the surrounding area, Edcouch-Elsa H S Academy stands out as the lowest-performing school. For example, Edcouch-Elsa High School, which is just 0.24 miles away, outperforms Edcouch-Elsa H S Academy on nearly all academic metrics, including graduation rates, test scores, and dropout rates. The school's performance is particularly low for certain student subgroups, such as male students, Hispanic students, and English Language Learners, who all rank in the bottom 5% of their respective groups in Texas.

Detail:

Public 9-12

211 N Yellowjacket Dr
Elsa, TX 78543

(956) 262-0151

District: Edcouch-Elsa Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1947^th of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,661

Student/teacher ratio: 9.7

Number of students: 33

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

97.0%

White:

3.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 93.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Edcouch-Elsa H S Academy ranks worse than 98% of high schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 2.86. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Edcouch-Elsa H S Academy who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (97%), White (3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 93.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Edcouch-Elsa H S Academy is 9.7. (See more...)

Compare Edcouch-Elsa H S Academy employs 3.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Edcouch-Elsa H S Academy is $8,661.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Edcouch-Elsa H S Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Edcouch-Elsa H S Academy 1947^th of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Edcouch-Elsa H S Academy in the ranking list.)

Edcouch-Elsa Independent School District (Isd):

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

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Rank History for Edcouch-Elsa H S Academy

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Rank History for all students at Edcouch-Elsa H S Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2016	15.11	1556^th	1762	11.7%
2017	7.35	1633^rd	1777	8.1%
2018	10.73	1602^nd	1797	10.9%
2019	16.64	1577^th	1857	15.1%
2023	0.68	1960^th	1961	0.1%
2024	2.86	1947^th	1987	2.0%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Edcouch-Elsa H S Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	11.85	1229^th	1278	3.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Edcouch-Elsa H S Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	21.65	1533^rd	1794	14.5%
2019	21.46	1557^th	1818	14.4%
2021	5.05	1796^th	1848	2.8%
2022	9.70	1720^th	1847	6.9%
2023	0.88	1894^th	1897	0.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Edcouch-Elsa H S Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	13.19	1598^th	1781	10.3%
2019	72.04	346^th	1798	80.8%
2021	2.31	1784^th	1815	1.7%
2023	0.51	1886^th	1891	0.3%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Edcouch-Elsa H S Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	30.70	1317^th	1784	26.2%
2019	33.75	1254^th	1810	30.7%
2021	11.79	1753^rd	1829	4.2%
2022	16.67	1664^th	1837	9.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Edcouch-Elsa H S Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	7.71	1696^th	1803	5.9%
2019	12.52	1647^th	1824	9.7%
2021	0.92	1837^th	1840	0.2%
2022	7.11	1743^rd	1853	5.9%
2023	1.15	1911^th	1913	0.1%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Edcouch-Elsa H S Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	13.46	1532^nd	1691	9.4%
2019	19.31	1487^th	1714	13.2%
2021	4.11	1697^th	1743	2.6%
2022	8.50	1638^th	1762	7.0%
2023	0.93	1816^th	1820	0.2%

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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.

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Edcouch-Elsa H S Academy

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Year	White	Hispanic	Total
2014	0	38	38
2015	1	45	46
2016	0	38	38
2017	0	33	33
2018	0	50	50
2019	0	37	37
2020	0	23	23
2021	0	27	27
2022	0	35	35
2023	1	32	33

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 H S Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	38	4.8	7.7	92.1
2015	46	4.0	11.5	93.5
2016	38	4.0	9.5	92.1
2017	33	4.7	6.9	90.9
2018	50	5.0	10.0	100
2019	37	5.0	7.4	97.3
2020	23	2.6	8.6	100
2021	27	3.0	9.0	100
2022	35	1.8	19.0	100
2023	33	3.4	9.7	93.9

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 H S Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	38	4.8	7.7	92.1
2015	46	4.0	11.5	93.5
2016	38	4.0	9.5	92.1
2017	33	4.7	6.9	90.9
2018	50	5.0	10.0	100
2019	37	5.0	7.4	97.3
2020	23	2.6	8.6	100
2021	27	3.0	9.0	100
2022	35	1.8	19.0	100
2023	33	3.4	9.7	93.9

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 H S Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$762 (5.2%)	$13,928 (94.8%)	$14,689
2020	$511 (4.1%)	$11,975 (95.9%)	$12,486
2021	$810 (9.4%)	$7,850 (90.6%)	$8,661

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Edcouch-Elsa H S Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1577^th of 1857 High schools	Ranks 1960^th of 1961 High schools	15%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Edcouch-Elsa H S Academy)	0	0
End of Course Algebra I (Edcouch-Elsa Independent School District (Isd))	42	29	13%
End of Course Algebra I (Texas)	62	46	16%
End of Course English I Reading (Edcouch-Elsa H S Academy)	0	0
End of Course English I Reading (Edcouch-Elsa Independent School District (Isd))	34	28	6%
End of Course English I Reading (Texas)	49	54	5%
End of Course English II Reading (Edcouch-Elsa H S Academy)	14	0	14%
End of Course English II Reading (Edcouch-Elsa Independent School District (Isd))	40	35	5%
End of Course English II Reading (Texas)	51	56	5%
End of Course U.S. History (Edcouch-Elsa H S Academy)	64	9	55%
End of Course U.S. History (Edcouch-Elsa Independent School District (Isd))	78	60	18%
End of Course U.S. History (Texas)	75	71	4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	37	33	10.8%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	37	32	13.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	0	1
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	97.3%	93.9%	3.4%

Schools Near Edcouch-Elsa H S Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR EOC Algebra I (2024)	STAAR EOC Biology (2024)	STAAR EOC English I Reading (2024)	STAAR EOC English II Reading (2024)	STAAR EOC U.S. History (2024)	STAAR Reading (2024)			STAAR Mathematics (2024)		STAAR Science (2024)	STAAR Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR EOC Biology End of Course	STAAR EOC English I Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC English II Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC U.S. History End of Course	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Science 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Edcouch-Elsa H S Academy	Public	9-12	211 N Yellowjacket Dr	Elsa	78543	Hidalgo County	Edcouch-Elsa Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 262-0151	33	3	9.7	93.9%	1 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (97.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2.9	1947^th of 1987 public high schools	2.0%		0.7	1960^th of 1961 public high schools	0.1%	13	0.0	0.0	16.7	7.1	15.4								$8,661	$810	$7,850
Edcouch-Elsa High School	Public	9-12	601 N Yellowjacket Dr	Elsa	78543	Hidalgo County	Edcouch-Elsa Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 262-6074	1,345	99	13.6	94.1%	3 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1,342 (99.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18.1	1644^th of 1987 public high schools	17.3%		19.9	1596^th of 1961 public high schools	18.6%	48	15.7	28.9	34.3	39.0	51.1								$13,998	$1,769	$12,229
La Villa Early College High School	Public	9-12	200 W Hwy 107	La Villa	78562	Hidalgo County	La Villa Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 262-4715	182	18	10.2	91.8%	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	181 (99.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24.6	1532^nd of 1987 public high schools	22.9%		21.2	1574^th of 1961 public high schools	19.7%	42	13.0	30.6	40.4	54.6	51.2								$14,547	$1,857	$12,689
Monte Alto High School	Public	9-12	25149 1st St	Monte Alto	78538	Hidalgo County	Monte Alto Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 262-1381	295	23	12.9	90.8%	4 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	290 (98.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	29.6	1415^th of 1987 public high schools	28.8%		17.7	1633^rd of 1961 public high schools	16.7%	218	19.3	31.2	38.2	44.7	75.0								$14,828	$2,677	$12,151
Idea College Prep Weslaco	Public, Charter	6-12	2931 E Sugar Cane Dr	Weslaco	78599	Hidalgo County	Idea Public Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 351-4100	762	45	17.0	86.7%	20 (2.6%)	1 (0.1%)	737 (96.7%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	45.7	1036^th of 1987 public high schools	47.9%		61.8	642^nd of 1961 public high schools	67.3%	394	15.8	42.3	66.4	80.0	66.7	40.0	53.2	48.7	24.2	35.0		15.5	$10,278	$1,815	$8,463
Donna North High School	Public	9-12	7250 N Val Verde Rd	Donna	78537	Hidalgo County	Donna Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 464-4190	2,091	147	14.1	99.6%	1 (0.0%)	1 (0.0%)	2,089 (99.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18	1648^th of 1987 public high schools	17.1%		13	1705^th of 1961 public high schools	13.1%	57	13.6	38.9	25.7	28.4	58.7								$11,424	$844	$10,580
Economedes High School	Public	8-12	1414 N Alamo	Edinburg	78539	Hidalgo County	Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 289-2450	2,762	178	15.5	92.5%	3 (0.1%)	3 (0.1%)	2,755 (99.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.0%)	25.3	1513^th of 1987 public high schools	23.9%		25.9	1481^st of 1961 public high schools	24.5%	32	35.4	37.1	31.3	43.3	56.5								$11,210	$896	$10,314
Premier H S Of Weslaco	Public, Charter	9-12	2419 Haggar Ave	Weslaco	78596	Hidalgo County	Premier High Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 781-8800	135	6	23.8	95.6%	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.5%)	133 (98.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18.9	1638^th of 1987 public high schools	17.6%		18.6	1616^th of 1961 public high schools	17.6%	22	27.3	20.0	11.8	34.6	56.8								$7,684	$1,222	$6,462
Idea Weslaco Pike College Preparatory	Public, Charter	6-12	1000 E Pike Blvd	Weslaco	78596	Hidalgo County	Idea Public Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 351-4850	749	49	15.3	83.2%	12 (1.6%)	2 (0.3%)	732 (97.7%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	64.5	566^th of 1987 public high schools	71.5%		66.5	518^th of 1961 public high schools	73.6%	48	39.3	75.3	74.7	84.2	68.2	57.6	59.2	63.6	39.5	47.5	35.5	42.7	$11,893	$1,698	$10,195
Weslaco High School	Public	9-12	1005 W Pike Ave	Weslaco	78596	Hidalgo County	Weslaco Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 969-6700	2,553	155	16.4	72.8%	31 (1.2%)	2 (0.1%)	2,517 (98.6%)	2 (0.1%)	1 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	42.6	1112^th of 1987 public high schools	44.0%		33.9	1299^th of 1961 public high schools	33.8%	187	38.3	49.0	45.7	57.4	68.5								$10,394	$1,088	$9,306

Frequently Asked Questions about Edcouch-Elsa H S Academy

How many students attend Edcouch-Elsa H S Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 33 students attended Edcouch-Elsa H S Academy.

What is the racial makeup of Edcouch-Elsa H S Academy?

Students at Edcouch-Elsa H S Academy are 97% Hispanic, 3% White.

Is Edcouch-Elsa H S Academy a good school?

Edcouch-Elsa H S Academy ranks in the bottom 2.0% of Texas high schools.

What district is Edcouch-Elsa H S Academy in?

Edcouch-Elsa Independent School District (Isd)

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