At a glance
Source years shown below
Reported students
9,316
NCES CCD 2024–25
Open schools
16
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Student–teacher ratio
13.7:1
Calculated from NCES 2024–25 enrollment and teacher FTE
Spending per pupil
$13,835
Current expenditure · FY 2023 F-33
Instruction per pupil
$7,623
Calculated from FY 2023 F-33
Grades served
PK–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Agency figures aggregate matched current school records; they may not cover the complete historical district.
- Students
- 9,110
- Teachers (FTE)
- 737.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.4:1
What current records say about Rio Grande City Grulla ISD
Rio Grande City Grulla ISD operates 16 current public-school records serving grades PK–12 in Rio Grande City, Texas. NCES reports 9,316 students and 677.8 classroom teacher FTE for 2024–25.
Within Texas agencies of the same NCES type, it ranks 129 of 1020 with reported enrollment. That position describes scale only—it does not say whether individual schools are a good fit for a particular student.
FY 2023 finance records show $13,835 in current expenditure per pupil and $7,623 per pupil assigned to instruction. Within the same NCES agency type, this places reported current spending 467 of 1019 in Texas. Local wages, transportation, special education, facilities, and agency responsibilities all affect this comparison.
Reported needs and resources
- English learners
- 72.2%
- Students with disabilities (IDEA)
- 9.6%
- Classroom teachers (FTE)
- 677.8
- Current expenditure (FY 2023)
- $133,420,000
Context measures describe who a district serves and its resources. They are not negative rating inputs.
Rio Grande City Grulla ISD
Rio Grande City, Texas
NCES EDGE 2024–25 · 26.3777, -98.8057
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Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0.3%
- Hispanic99.5%
- Black0%
- Asian0.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22 matched schools. Totals can differ due to rounding or source privacy rules.
Schools by level
Medians use schools reporting 2024–25 enrollment and teacher FTE.
| Level | Schools | Median students | Median ratio | Charter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | 9 | 482 | 14.4:1 | 0 |
| Middle | 3 | 639 | 10.9:1 | 0 |
| High | 3 | 716 | 13.3:1 | 0 |
| Combined / other | 1 | — | Not reported | 0 |
Explore schools in Rio Grande City Grulla ISD
16 current directory entries
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Showing 1–16 of 16 schools · enrollment and ratios: NCES 2024–25. Scroll the table to see all columns.
| School | Level / grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alberto and Celia Barrera El | ElementaryPK–05 | 420 | 13.8:1 | |
| Alto Bonito El | ElementaryPK–05 | 588 | 17.4:1 | |
| Dr Mario E Ramirez El | ElementaryPK–05 | 493 | 14.4:1 | |
| General Ricardo Sanchez El | ElementaryPK–05 | 712 | 17.4:1 | |
| Grulla El | ElementaryPK–05 | 414 | 13.7:1 | |
| Grulla H S | High09–12 | 716 | 13.3:1 | |
| Grulla Middle | Middle06–08 | 632 | 10.9:1 | |
| John & Olive Hinojosa El | ElementaryPK–05 | 441 | 14.4:1 | |
| La Union El | ElementaryPK–05 | 341 | 14.1:1 | |
| Preparatory for Early College H S | High09–12 | 430 | 12.4:1 | |
| Ringgold El | ElementaryPK–05 | 482 | 16.4:1 | |
| Ringgold Middle | Middle06–08 | 639 | 10.9:1 | |
| Rio Grande City H S | High09–12 | 1,670 | 13.6:1 | |
| Roque Guerra Jr El | ElementaryPK–05 | 604 | 15.5:1 | |
| The Lead Center | Other09–11 | Not reported | Not reported | |
| Veterans Middle | Middle06–08 | 734 | 12.9:1 |
Cities served by Rio Grande City Grulla ISD
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Frequently asked questions about Rio Grande City Grulla ISD
How many schools are in Rio Grande City Grulla ISD?
Rio Grande City Grulla ISD has 16 open public schools in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory: 9 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high, 1 combined or other. 12 are identified as magnet schools.
How many students attend Rio Grande City Grulla ISD?
NCES reports 9,316 students for 2024–25, served by 677.8 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers. That is number 129 of 1,020 Texas agencies of the same type by enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection matched 9,110 students in schools that are still open.
What is the student–teacher ratio in Rio Grande City Grulla ISD?
The district-wide ratio is 13.7:1, calculated from 2024–25 enrollment and classroom-teacher FTE. Ratios vary by school and are not the same as average class size; ask individual schools about class sizes by grade.
How much does Rio Grande City Grulla ISD spend per student?
The FY 2023 federal finance survey reports $13,835 in current expenditure per pupil, including $7,623 for instruction. That ranks 467 of 1,019 comparable Texas agencies. Spending reflects local costs and student needs as well as priorities.
What is the largest high school in Rio Grande City Grulla ISD?
Rio Grande City H S reported the largest high-school enrollment in the district, with 1,670 students in 2024–25. Size describes the campus, not its quality.
How do I find my assigned school in Rio Grande City Grulla ISD?
Attendance zones are set by the district and can change. Use the district's official school locator or contact its enrollment office at (956) 716-6702 with your exact address. A mailing address or ZIP code alone does not determine school assignment.
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