- Enrollment
- 396
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Cameron, TX
Cameron Yoe H S
Federal NCES profile for Cameron Yoe H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 481264000762
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cameron Yoe H S earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Cameron · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12:1
- small classes for Texas
- 58.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Cameron Yoe H S has class sizes smaller than 77% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cameron Yoe H S ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Cameron, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Cameron Yoe H S held near 475 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 40.2 → 40.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 481264000762 · Cameron, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
479 enr · 12:1 · 58.6% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Ben Milam El (396 students)
Cameron Yoe H S held near 475 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 40.2 → 40.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Cameron Yoe H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Cameron Yoe H S
479 students
- Ben Milam El
Ben Milam El
396 students
- Cameron El
Cameron El
308 students
- Cameron Middle
Cameron Middle
305 students
What this shows Cameron Yoe H S reports 479 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cameron Yoe H S compares
Cameron Yoe 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 | 12:1 | ▼ 18% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.6% | ▼ 5% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 479 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
479
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
12:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 23% in Texas - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.6%
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
$12,407
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 240 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
74
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 54.3%
White 28.0%
African American 15.9%
Two or More 1.5%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 54.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.1, Cameron Yoe H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cameron Isd reports $12,407 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cameron Yoe H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Milam El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cameron El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cameron Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cameron Yoe H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 308
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 305
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~479 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cameron Yoe H S
How many students attend Cameron Yoe H S?
Cameron Yoe H S has 479 students enrolled. It is a high school in Cameron, TX. CCD year-over-year: 474 (2022-23) → 475 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cameron Yoe H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Cameron Yoe H S is 12:1, which is 18% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 24% 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 Cameron Yoe H S?
58.6% of students at Cameron Yoe H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cameron Yoe H S?
The largest demographic group at Cameron Yoe H S is Hispanic or Latino at 54.3% of enrollment, in Cameron, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cameron Yoe H S?
Cameron Yoe H S has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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 Cameron Yoe H S rank among public schools in Cameron?
By Resource Investment Index, Cameron Yoe H S ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Cameron, 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 Cameron Isd?
Besides Cameron Yoe H S, Cameron Isd also operates Ben Milam El (396 students), Cameron El (308 students), and Cameron Middle (305 students). See the Cameron Isd district page for the complete list.