- Enrollment
- 366
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Bangs, TX
Bangs H S
Federal NCES profile for Bangs H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 480939000398
👥 S:T ratio 65
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bangs H S earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Texas schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Bangs · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.7:1
- small classes for Texas
- 50.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Bangs H S has class sizes smaller than 94% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bangs H S ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Bangs, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Bangs H S held near 242 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.4 → 26.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 480939000398 · Bangs, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
226 enr · 8.7:1 · 50.6% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: J B Stephens El (366 students)
Bangs H S held near 242 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.4 → 26.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Bangs H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- J B Stephens E
J B Stephens El
366 students
- This school
Bangs H S
226 students
- Bangs Middle
Bangs Middle
201 students
What this shows Bangs H S reports 226 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bangs H S compares
Bangs 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 | 8.7:1 | ▼ 41% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.6% | ▼ 18% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 226 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.7:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
226
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
8.7:1
students per teacher
- 41% below state mean
Top 6% in Texas - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
37.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,794
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
27
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 62.8%
Hispanic or Latino 27.9%
African American 4.9%
Two or More 4.4%
Largest group: White at 62.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.3, Bangs H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bangs Isd reports $10,794 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bangs H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| J B Stephens El | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bangs Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bangs H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 201
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 (~226 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bangs H S
How many students attend Bangs H S?
Bangs H S has 226 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bangs, TX. CCD year-over-year: 247 (2022-23) → 242 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bangs H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Bangs H S is 8.7:1, which is 41% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 45% 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 Bangs H S?
50.6% of students at Bangs H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bangs H S?
The largest demographic group at Bangs H S is White at 62.8% of enrollment, in Bangs, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bangs H S?
Bangs H S has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical 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 Bangs H S rank among public schools in Bangs?
By Resource Investment Index, Bangs H S ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Bangs, 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 Bangs Isd?
Besides Bangs H S, Bangs Isd also operates J B Stephens El (366 students) and Bangs Middle (201 students). See the Bangs Isd district page for the complete list.