- Enrollment
- 2,589
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Cibolo, TX
Byron P Steele Ii H S
Federal NCES profile for Byron P Steele Ii H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 483948010700
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Byron P Steele Ii H S earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #6 of 8
- public schools in Cibolo · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.1:1
- large classes for Texas
- 20.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Byron P Steele Ii H S has class sizes larger than 90% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Byron P Steele Ii H S ranks #6 of 8 public schools in Cibolo, TX.
School address
District: Schertz-Cibolo-U City Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483948010700 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Byron P Steele Ii H S held near 2,700 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 146.4 → 154.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 483948010700 · Cibolo, TX High · LARGE · TRAD
2,793 enr · 19.1:1 · 20.8% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Samuel Clemens H S (2,589 students)
Byron P Steele Ii H S held near 2,700 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 146.4 → 154.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Byron P Steele Ii H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Byron P Steele Ii H S
2,793 students
- Samuel Clemens
Samuel Clemens H S
2,589 students
- Dobie J H
Dobie J H
1,231 students
- Ray D Corbett 1,113
Ray D Corbett J H
1,113 students
- Rose Garden El 861
Rose Garden El
861 students
- Barbara Jordan 811
Barbara Jordan Int
811 students
What this shows Byron P Steele Ii H S reports 2,793 students on the CCD universe file.
How Byron P Steele Ii H S compares
Byron P Steele Ii 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 | 19.1:1 | ▲ 30% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.8% | ▼ 66% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,793 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,793
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 90% in Texas - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.6%
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
$10,059
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
Counselors5.9 FTE
Per 475 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
187
in-school suspensions + 90 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 43 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 43.8%
White 26.2%
African American 18.3%
Two or More 8.7%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 43.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.8, Byron P Steele Ii H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 21
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Schertz-Cibolo-U City Isd reports $10,059 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Byron P Steele Ii H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samuel Clemens H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dobie J H | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ray D Corbett J H | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rose Garden El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Barbara Jordan Int | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Byron P Steele Ii H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,231
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,113
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 861
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 811
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~2,793 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Byron P Steele Ii H S
How many students attend Byron P Steele Ii H S?
Byron P Steele Ii H S has 2,793 students enrolled. It is a high school in Cibolo, TX. CCD year-over-year: 2,716 (2022-23) → 2,700 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Byron P Steele Ii H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Byron P Steele Ii H S is 19.1:1, which is 30% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Byron P Steele Ii H S?
20.8% of students at Byron P Steele Ii H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Byron P Steele Ii H S?
The largest demographic group at Byron P Steele Ii H S is Hispanic or Latino at 43.8% of enrollment, in Cibolo, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Byron P Steele Ii H S?
Byron P Steele Ii H S has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Byron P Steele Ii H S rank among public schools in Cibolo?
By Resource Investment Index, Byron P Steele Ii H S ranks #6 of 8 public schools in Cibolo, 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 Cibolo on the city page.
What other schools are in Schertz-Cibolo-U City Isd?
Besides Byron P Steele Ii H S, Schertz-Cibolo-U City Isd also operates Samuel Clemens H S (2,589 students), Dobie J H (1,231 students), and Ray D Corbett J H (1,113 students). See the Schertz-Cibolo-U City Isd district page for the complete list.