- Enrollment
- 358
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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 67/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 480915000380
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 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 67/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Axtell · Resource Index
- 67
- 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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Axtell H S held near 216 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.9 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 480915000380 · Axtell, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
236 enr · 10.3:1 · 35.1% lunch · RII 67
Nearest enrollment peer: Axtell El (358 students)
Axtell H S held near 216 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.9 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Axtell H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Axtell El
Axtell El
358 students
- This school
Axtell H S
236 students
- Axtell Middle
Axtell Middle School
171 students
- Waco Ctr for Y 69
Waco Ctr for Youth
69 students
- Challenge Acad 1
Challenge Academy
1 students
What this shows Axtell H S reports 236 students on the CCD universe file.
How Axtell H S compares
Axtell H S held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$14,472
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
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.
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
District finance for Axtell Isd reports $14,472 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
- -
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~236 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 208 (2022-23) → 216 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
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 67/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.