District Overview
Situated at 215 W Colorado in Rio Hondo, Texas, Rio Hondo ISD is an active, traditional public school district operating within a rural fringe setting of the Brownsville-Harlingen metropolitan area. Serving four operational schools, this non-charter district delivers a comprehensive educational continuum spanning from prekindergarten through 12th grade. According to federal educational records for the 2024–2025 academic year, the district educates a total student population of 1,437 pupils, comprising 726 female and 711 male students. The student body's demographic composition includes 1,405 Hispanic students, 27 White students, 3 Black students, and 2 students identifying with two or more races.

To support its academic programs and campus operations, Rio Hondo ISD employs a dedicated workforce totaling 467.58 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members. This team includes 199.58 FTE teachers, 10.75 FTE instructional aides, and 257.25 FTE support staff personnel who oversee operational, administrative, and student support services. Parents, prospective families, and researchers seeking further information about the district can contact the central office directly at (956) 748-1000 or visit their official website at http://www.rhisd.net.
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Total Schools
1,437
Total Students
199.6
Full-Time Teachers
7.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for RIO HONDO ISD
Demographic Student Count
White27
Hispanic1,405
Black3
Two or More2
  • Hispanic
    1,405 (97.8%)
  • White
    27 (1.9%)
  • Black
    3 (0.2%)
  • Two or More
    2 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in RIO HONDO ISD
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary1
Middle1
High1
Other1
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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:4
Students:1,437*
Teachers (FTE):199.6*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:7.2
Schools in RIO HONDO ISD
Found 4 Schools