Enrollment
236
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Axtell, TX
Axtell H S
Federal NCES profile for Axtell H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 480915000380
👥 S:T ratio 59
📚 AP courses 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Axtell H S earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Axtell · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.3:1
- small classes for Texas
- 35.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Axtell H S has class sizes smaller than 88% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Axtell H S ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Axtell, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.3:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-30% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.1%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-43% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Axtell H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Axtell H S
Axtell H S is a mid-sized high school in Axtell, Texas, enrolling 236 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10.3:1, Axtell H S is leaner than roughly 88% of Texas schools and 30% under the state's 14.7:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 35.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 236 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 97% of the 8,960 Texas schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 394 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #22, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and Hispanic or Latino (21%) (diversity index 39/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 4 Advanced Placement courses.
11.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 25.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 6 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Axtell Isd also operates Axtell El (358 students) and Axtell Middle School (171 students) alongside Axtell H S.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Axtell H S compares
Axtell H S on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.3:1 | ▼ 30% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.1% | ▼ 43% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 236 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.3:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
236
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
35.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.3:1
students per teacher
- 30% below state mean
Top 12% in Texas - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
11.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$15,326
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $13,644
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
37
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 75.4%
Hispanic or Latino 21.2%
Two or More 2.1%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 75.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.6, Axtell H S is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Axtell Isd, which includes Axtell H S.
$15,326
Per student
+12%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 15.9%
State 58.6%
Federal 25.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Axtell H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Axtell El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Axtell Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Waco Ctr for Youth | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Challenge Academy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Axtell H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 358
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 171
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 69
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 1
- Students per teacher
- -
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~236 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Axtell H S
How many students attend Axtell H S?
Axtell H S has 236 students enrolled. It is a high school in Axtell, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Axtell H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Axtell H S is 10.3:1, which is 30% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 34% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Axtell H S?
35.1% of students at Axtell H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Axtell H S?
The largest demographic group at Axtell H S is White at 75.4% of enrollment, in Axtell, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Axtell H S?
Axtell H S has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Axtell H S rank among public schools in Axtell?
By Resource Investment Index, Axtell H S ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Axtell, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Axtell on the city page.
Is Axtell H S a good school?
Axtell H S earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Texas schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Axtell Isd?
Besides Axtell H S, Axtell Isd also operates Axtell El (358 students), Axtell Middle School (171 students), and Waco Ctr for Youth (69 students). See the Axtell Isd district page for the complete list.
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