- Enrollment
- 717
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
High school (grades 9-12) · El Paso, TX
Canutillo H S
Federal NCES profile for Canutillo H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 481278000772
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Canutillo H S earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #32 of 42
- high schools in El Paso · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 51.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Canutillo H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Canutillo H S ranks #32 of 42 high schools in El Paso, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-101 students YoY
Canutillo H S shrank from 1,642 students in 2022-23 to 1,541 in 2023-24 (-6.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 102.3 → 98.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-101 students YoY 481278000772 · El Paso, TX High · MID · TRAD
1,443 enr · 14.1:1 · 51.9% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Canutillo Middle (717 students)
Canutillo H S shrank from 1,642 students in 2022-23 to 1,541 in 2023-24 (-6.2%). Teacher FTE lost 102.3 → 98.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Canutillo H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Canutillo H S
1,443 students
- Canutillo Midd
Canutillo Middle
717 students
- Congressman Si 577
Congressman Silvestre & Carolina School
577 students
- Jose J Alderet 570
Jose J Alderete Middle
570 students
- Canutillo El 481
Canutillo El
481 students
- Jose H Damian 473
Jose H Damian El
473 students
What this shows Canutillo H S reports 1,443 students on the CCD universe file.
How Canutillo H S compares
Canutillo H S is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▼ 4% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.9% | ▼ 16% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,443 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,443
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 49% in Texas - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.8%
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
$13,658
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 1443 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
358
in-school suspensions + 63 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 24.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 64 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 93.7%
White 4.0%
African American 1.1%
Two or More 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Asian 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 93.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.0, Canutillo H S is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Canutillo Isd reports $13,658 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Canutillo H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canutillo Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Congressman Silvestre & Carolina School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jose J Alderete Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Canutillo El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jose H Damian El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Canutillo H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 577
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 570
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 481
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 473
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~1,443 students)
Frequently asked questions about Canutillo H S
How many students attend Canutillo H S?
Canutillo H S has 1,443 students enrolled. It is a high school in El Paso, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,642 (2022-23) → 1,541 (2023-24), down 101.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Canutillo H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Canutillo H S is 14.1:1, which is 4% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 10% 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 Canutillo H S?
51.9% of students at Canutillo H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Canutillo H S?
The largest demographic group at Canutillo H S is Hispanic or Latino at 93.7% of enrollment, in El Paso, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Canutillo H S?
Canutillo H S has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Canutillo H S rank among high schools in El Paso?
By Resource Investment Index, Canutillo H S ranks #32 of 42 high schools in El Paso, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in El Paso on the city page.
What other schools are in Canutillo Isd?
Besides Canutillo H S, Canutillo Isd also operates Canutillo Middle (717 students), Congressman Silvestre & Carolina School (577 students), and Jose J Alderete Middle (570 students). See the Canutillo Isd district page for the complete list.