At a glance
Reported students
909
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
40.63
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
22.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas elementary enrollment
96th percentile
Compared with 4,659 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
775
Cleckler/Heald El: 909 reported students.
State peer staffing position
99th percentile
22.4:1 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
- 854
- Teachers (FTE)
- 53.68
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.9:1
What the reported data says about Cleckler/Heald El
Cleckler/Heald El is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Weslaco. It is one of 21 current school records connected to Weslaco ISD. NCES reports 909 students for 2024–25.
Among 4,659 elementary schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 519 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 96th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 22.4:1, above 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 (97.4%) and White (2.5%). English learners represent 19.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9.4%. 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 Cleckler/Heald El
- 1How do the reported 22.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 40.63 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 2 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
- 19.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 9.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 82.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- 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
- White2.5%
- Hispanic97.4%
- Black0.1%
- 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 Weslaco ISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Airport El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
786 reported students
A N Rico El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
780 reported students
North Bridge El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
775 reported students
Sam Houston El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
761 reported students
Dr R E Margo El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
1,085 reported students
Memorial El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
1,109 reported students
Public schools near Cleckler/Heald 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horizon Montessori II - STEM Academy Elementary · Charter · Horizon Montessori Public Schools | PK–08 | 326 | 0.2 mi |
| Raul a Gonzalez Jr El Elementary · Weslaco ISD | PK–05 | 552 | 1 mi |
| Rodolfo Rudy Silva Jr El Elementary · Weslaco ISD | PK–05 | 685 | 1 mi |
| North Bridge El Elementary · Weslaco ISD | PK–05 | 775 | 1.3 mi |
| Sam Houston El Elementary · Weslaco ISD | PK–05 | 761 | 1.6 mi |
| IDEA Weslaco Pike Academy Elementary · Charter · IDEA Public Schools | KG–05 | 734 | 1.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Cleckler/Heald El
What grades does Cleckler/Heald El serve?
Cleckler/Heald El reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Weslaco ISD.
How many students attend Cleckler/Heald El?
Cleckler/Heald El reported 909 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 96th percentile among 4,659 Texas elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 854 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Cleckler/Heald El?
The calculated ratio is 22.4:1, based on 909 students and 40.63 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 Cleckler/Heald El a public, charter, or magnet school?
Cleckler/Heald El is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Weslaco ISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Cleckler/Heald El students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
82.5% 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 Cleckler/Heald El in?
Cleckler/Heald El is part of Weslaco ISD, based in Weslaco, TX, which operates 21 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Cleckler/Heald El?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Horizon Montessori II - STEM Academy (0.2 mi), Raul a Gonzalez Jr El (1 mi), Rodolfo Rudy Silva Jr El (1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.