At a glance
Reported students
468
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
35.56
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas elementary enrollment
40th percentile
Compared with 4,659 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
380.5
Ruben Hinojosa El: 468 reported students.
State peer staffing position
23rd percentile
13.2:1 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
- 413
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.6:1
What the reported data says about Ruben Hinojosa El
Ruben Hinojosa El is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Mercedes. It is one of 10 current school records connected to Mercedes ISD. NCES reports 468 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 40th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.2:1, below 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 (97%) and White (2.4%). English learners represent 24.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.7%. 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 Ruben Hinojosa El
- 1How do the reported 13.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 35.56 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
- 24.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 10.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 82.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 17
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White2.4%
- Hispanic97%
- Black0%
- Asian0.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- 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 Mercedes ISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Travis El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
478 reported students
Sgt William G Harrell El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
406 reported students
Sgt Manuel Chacon Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
518 reported students
Mercedes Early College Academy
High · Grades 09–12
355 reported students
Mercedes Early Literacy Program
Other · Grades PK–PK
189 reported students
Mercedes Academic Academy
High · Grades 09–12
100 reported students
Public schools near Ruben Hinojosa 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Travis El Elementary · Mercedes ISD | PK–05 | 478 | 1.3 mi |
| Sgt William G Harrell El Elementary · Mercedes ISD | PK–05 | 406 | 1.4 mi |
| A N Rico El Elementary · Weslaco ISD | PK–05 | 780 | 4.2 mi |
| Noemi Dominguez El Elementary · La Feria ISD | PK–05 | 376 | 4.6 mi |
| Progreso El Elementary · Progreso ISD | 03–05 | 262 | 4.6 mi |
| Progreso Early Childhood Elementary · Progreso ISD | PK–02 | 365 | 4.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Ruben Hinojosa El
What grades does Ruben Hinojosa El serve?
Ruben Hinojosa El reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Mercedes ISD.
How many students attend Ruben Hinojosa El?
Ruben Hinojosa El reported 468 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 40th percentile among 4,659 Texas elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 413 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Ruben Hinojosa El?
The calculated ratio is 13.2:1, based on 468 students and 35.56 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 Ruben Hinojosa El a public, charter, or magnet school?
Ruben Hinojosa El is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Mercedes ISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Ruben Hinojosa El students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
82.9% 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 Ruben Hinojosa El in?
Ruben Hinojosa El is part of Mercedes ISD, based in Mercedes, TX, which operates 10 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Ruben Hinojosa El?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Travis El (1.3 mi), Sgt William G Harrell El (1.4 mi), A N Rico El (4.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.