Edcouch-Elsa ISD School District
School District · Edcouch, Texas
Avg Rating
6.4
out of 10
Schools
10
4 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
4,398
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
Avg Rating
6.4
out of 10
Schools
10
4 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
4,398
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
How this district compares
Texas rank
#476 of 900
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.0
above Texas avg
Per-pupil spending
$16,208
+$3,240 vs Texas median
District size
4,398 students
Much larger than Texas median
The short answer
Edcouch-Elsa ISD ranks #476 of 900 Texas districts by overall school rating. Edcouch-Elsa ISD's schools with real test data average 6.6/10 across 8 schools. Its top-rated schools are Santiago Garcia EL (7.9/10), David Ybarra Fine Arts Academy (7.4/10), and Kennedy EL (6.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.9/10 despite 96% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 0.8 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Edcouch-Elsa ISD schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Edcouch-Elsa ISD
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (8 of 10). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Santiago Garcia EL | 7.9 / 10 |
| 2 | David Ybarra Fine Arts Academy | 7.4 / 10 |
| 3 | Kennedy EL | 6.9 / 10 |
| 4 | Ruben C Rodriguez EL | 6.7 / 10 |
| 5 | L B J EL | 6.6 / 10 |
| 6 | Carlos Truan J H | 6.3 / 10 |
| 7 | Edcouch-Elsa H S | 6.0 / 10 |
| 8 | Edcouch-Elsa H S Academy | 5.2 / 10 |
See all 10 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Edcouch-Elsa ISD
Edcouch-Elsa ISD is a Edcouch, Texas school district serving 10 schools.The district educates 4,398 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. District-level spending was $16,208 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.4/10, Edcouch-Elsa ISD demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Santiago Garcia EL, which has a composite score of 7.9/10.
In standardized testing, Edcouch-Elsa ISD students show an average math proficiency of 47.7% and ELA proficiency of 47.4%.
The district includes 4 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Edcouch-Elsa ISD, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Edcouch-Elsa ISD with test data.
Schools in Edcouch-Elsa ISD
10 schoolsElementary Schools4
Middle Schools2
High Schools2
District Details
- State
- Texas
- City
- Edcouch
- Total Enrollment
- 4,398
- Teachers (FTE)
- 315
- District spending per student
- $16,208NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 21.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Edcouch-Elsa ISD?
Edcouch-Elsa ISD has 10 schools in total — 4 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Edcouch-Elsa ISD?
The average composite rating for Edcouch-Elsa ISD is 6.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Edcouch-Elsa ISD?
Edcouch-Elsa ISD's district-level spending was $16,208 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Edcouch-Elsa ISD?
The average student-teacher ratio in Edcouch-Elsa ISD is 14:1.
What is the top-rated school in Edcouch-Elsa ISD?
Santiago Garcia EL is the highest-rated school in Edcouch-Elsa ISD with a composite score of 7.9/10.
What are the test scores in Edcouch-Elsa ISD?
Across schools in Edcouch-Elsa ISD with test data, the average math proficiency is 47.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 47.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Edcouch-Elsa ISD compare to other districts in Texas?
Edcouch-Elsa ISD has an average school rating of 6.4/10 across 10 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Texas by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 47.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 47.4%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Texas Education Agency, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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