WESLACO ISD

District Overview
Situated at 319 W 4th St in Weslaco, Texas, the Weslaco Independent School District serves as a primary educational anchor for its vibrant community within the broader McAllen-Edinburg-Mission metropolitan area. Operating as an open, traditional public school system, the district spans a large suburban setting and encompasses 21 operational campus facilities. Weslaco ISD offers a complete academic continuum serving students from Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade, establishing a seamless educational pathway that guides learners from early childhood development through high school graduation and college or career readiness.

According to data for the 2024–2025 academic year, Weslaco ISD serves a total enrollment of 16,300 students, comprising 8,034 female and 8,266 male learners. Reflecting the rich cultural heritage of the Rio Grande Valley, the student population is predominantly Hispanic (15,977 students), alongside smaller representation from White, Black, Asian, Native American, Pacific Islander, and multi-racial student groups. To maintain strong instructional quality and student services across its campuses, the district relies on a substantial workforce of over 3,900 full-time equivalent staff members. This includes more than 1,721 classroom teachers, nearly 184 instructional aides, and approximately 1,996 specialized support and administrative personnel. Parents, students, and educational researchers can learn more about the district's programs by visiting their official website at www.wisd.us or by contacting the central administrative office directly at (956) 969-6500.
21
Total Schools
16,300
Total Students
1,721.4
Full-Time Teachers
9.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WESLACO ISD
Demographic Student Count
White249
Hispanic15,977
Black31
Asian17
Two or More16
American Indian2
Pacific Islander8
  • Hispanic
    15,977 (98.0%)
  • White
    249 (1.5%)
  • Black
    31 (0.2%)
  • Asian
    17 (0.1%)
  • Two or More
    16 (0.1%)
  • Pacific Islander
    8 (0.0%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.0%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in WESLACO ISD
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary10
Middle4
High6
Other3
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:21
Students:16,300*
Teachers (FTE):1,721.4*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:9.5
Schools in WESLACO ISD
Found 23 Schools
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