- Enrollment
- 320
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Big Sandy, TX
Big Sandy H S
Federal NCES profile for Big Sandy H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 481014000470
👥 S:T ratio 65
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Big Sandy H S earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Texas schools.
- #8 of 8
- public schools in Big Sandy · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.7:1
- small classes for Texas
- 57.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Big Sandy H S has class sizes smaller than 94% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Big Sandy H S ranks #8 of 8 public schools in Big Sandy, TX.
School address
District: Big Sandy Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481014000470 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Big Sandy H S held near 188 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 22.0 → 21.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 481014000470 · Big Sandy, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
191 enr · 8.7:1 · 57.1% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Big Sandy El (320 students)
Big Sandy H S held near 188 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 22.0 → 21.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Big Sandy H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Big Sandy El
Big Sandy El
320 students
- This school
Big Sandy H S
191 students
- Big Sandy J H
Big Sandy J H
138 students
What this shows Big Sandy H S reports 191 students on the CCD universe file.
How Big Sandy H S compares
Big Sandy 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 | 57.1% | ▼ 8% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 191 | top 85% | - | - |
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.
191
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
37.7%
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
$12,644
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
23
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 67.0%
African American 12.6%
Hispanic or Latino 12.0%
Two or More 7.9%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 67.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.5, Big Sandy H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Big Sandy Isd reports $12,644 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Big Sandy H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Sandy El | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Big Sandy J H | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Big Sandy H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 138
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~191 students)
Frequently asked questions about Big Sandy H S
How many students attend Big Sandy H S?
Big Sandy H S has 191 students enrolled. It is a high school in Big Sandy, TX. CCD year-over-year: 189 (2022-23) → 188 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Big Sandy H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Big Sandy 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 Big Sandy H S?
57.1% of students at Big Sandy H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Big Sandy H S?
The largest demographic group at Big Sandy H S is White at 67.0% of enrollment, in Big Sandy, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Big Sandy H S?
Big Sandy H S has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Big Sandy H S rank among public schools in Big Sandy?
By Resource Investment Index, Big Sandy H S ranks #8 of 8 public schools in Big Sandy, 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 Big Sandy on the city page.
What other schools are in Big Sandy Isd?
Besides Big Sandy H S, Big Sandy Isd also operates Big Sandy El (320 students) and Big Sandy J H (138 students). See the Big Sandy Isd district page for the complete list.