EDCOUCH-ELSA H S

1,345 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Edcouch-Elsa High School, located in Elsa, Texas, serves as a central educational hub for the Edcouch-Elsa Independent School District in the Rio Grande Valley. Known for its strong sense of community pride and a mascot rooted in the "Yellowjacket" tradition, the school is deeply integrated into the culture of the surrounding rural area. The institution provides a comprehensive curriculum aimed at preparing students for post-secondary success, offering various academic programs, extracurricular activities, and career-readiness initiatives designed to support a diverse student body.

Beyond academics, the school is often recognized for its active role in community life, particularly through its athletic programs and school spirit events that bring the residents of Elsa and Edcouch together. As a vital part of the local landscape, Edcouch-Elsa High School focuses on fostering student growth, leadership, and resilience, striving to overcome regional challenges while promoting a supportive environment that encourages graduates to contribute positively to both the local community and the broader workforce.

1,345

Total Students

98.6

Full-Time Teachers

13.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

90.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for EDCOUCH-ELSA H S
Demographic	Student Count
White	3
Hispanic	1,342

Hispanic
1,342 (99.8 %)
White
3 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	EDCOUCH-ELSA ISD
Phone:	(956)262-6074
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,345
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	98.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,198
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 427

Grade 10 327

Grade 11 296

Grade 12 295