At a glance
Reported students
535
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
35.28
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas elementary enrollment
54th percentile
Compared with 4,659 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
544
Monte Cristo El: 535 reported students.
State peer staffing position
59th percentile
15.2:1 reported; state peer median 14.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 587
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.7:1
What the reported data says about Monte Cristo El
Monte Cristo El is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Edinburg. It is one of 47 current school records connected to Edinburg CISD. NCES reports 535 students for 2024–25.
Among 4,659 elementary schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 519 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 54th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.2:1, close to the Texas median of 14.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (99.1%) and White (0.7%). English learners represent 70.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Monte Cristo El
- 1How do the reported 15.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 35.28 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 70.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 10.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 92.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.59
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0.7%
- Hispanic99.1%
- Black0.2%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Edinburg CISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Betts El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
534 reported students
Dr Thomas Esparza El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
541 reported students
Villarreal El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
543 reported students
Guerra El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
545 reported students
Hargill El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
520 reported students
Freddy Gonzalez El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
517 reported students
Public schools near Monte Cristo El
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Villarreal El Elementary · Edinburg CISD | PK–05 | 543 | 0.2 mi |
| Eisenhower El Elementary · Edinburg CISD | PK–05 | 640 | 1.2 mi |
| Dr Kay Teer Crawford El Elementary · Edinburg CISD | PK–05 | 625 | 1.5 mi |
| IDEA Edinburg Academy Elementary · Charter · IDEA Public Schools | KG–05 | 728 | 1.9 mi |
| Truman El Elementary · Edinburg CISD | PK–05 | 696 | 2.7 mi |
| Lincoln El Elementary · Edinburg CISD | PK–05 | 400 | 2.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Monte Cristo El
What grades does Monte Cristo El serve?
Monte Cristo El reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Edinburg CISD.
How many students attend Monte Cristo El?
Monte Cristo El reported 535 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 54th percentile among 4,659 Texas elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 587 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Monte Cristo El?
The calculated ratio is 15.2:1, based on 535 students and 35.28 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Texas median for the same school level is 14.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Monte Cristo El a public, charter, or magnet school?
Monte Cristo El is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Edinburg CISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Monte Cristo El students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
92.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Monte Cristo El in?
Monte Cristo El is part of Edinburg CISD, based in Edinburg, TX, which operates 47 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Monte Cristo El?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Villarreal El (0.2 mi), Eisenhower El (1.2 mi), Dr Kay Teer Crawford El (1.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.