- Enrollment
- 573
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Carrizo Springs, TX
Carrizo Springs H S
Federal NCES profile for Carrizo Springs H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 481299000785
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carrizo Springs H S earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Carrizo Springs · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 71.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Carrizo Springs H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carrizo Springs H S ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Carrizo Springs, TX.
School address
District: Carrizo Springs Cisd · Texas
NCES ID 481299000785 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Carrizo Springs H S held near 574 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 42.8 → 46.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 481299000785 · Carrizo Springs, TX High · MID · TRAD
565 enr · 13.5:1 · 71.1% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Carrizo Springs El (573 students)
Carrizo Springs H S held near 574 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 42.8 → 46.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Carrizo Springs H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Carrizo Spring
Carrizo Springs El
573 students
- This school
Carrizo Springs H S
565 students
- Carrizo Spring
Carrizo Springs Int
437 students
- Carrizo Spring
Carrizo Springs J H
277 students
What this shows Carrizo Springs H S reports 565 students on the CCD universe file.
How Carrizo Springs H S compares
Carrizo Springs 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 | 13.5:1 | ▼ 8% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.1% | ▲ 15% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 565 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
565
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 40% in Texas - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
52.0%
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
$16,683
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 283 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
178
in-school suspensions + 37 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 31.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 38.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 183 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 94.5%
White 3.4%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.9%
Two or More 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 94.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.6, Carrizo Springs H S is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Carrizo Springs Cisd reports $16,683 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Carrizo Springs H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carrizo Springs El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Carrizo Springs Int | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Carrizo Springs J H | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carrizo Springs H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 437
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 277
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- 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 (~565 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Carrizo Springs H S
How many students attend Carrizo Springs H S?
Carrizo Springs H S has 565 students enrolled. It is a high school in Carrizo Springs, TX. CCD year-over-year: 588 (2022-23) → 574 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carrizo Springs H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Carrizo Springs H S is 13.5:1, which is 8% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 14% 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 Carrizo Springs H S?
71.1% of students at Carrizo Springs H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carrizo Springs H S?
The largest demographic group at Carrizo Springs H S is Hispanic or Latino at 94.5% of enrollment, in Carrizo Springs, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carrizo Springs H S?
Carrizo Springs H S has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Carrizo Springs H S rank among public schools in Carrizo Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Carrizo Springs H S ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Carrizo Springs, 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 Carrizo Springs Cisd?
Besides Carrizo Springs H S, Carrizo Springs Cisd also operates Carrizo Springs El (573 students), Carrizo Springs Int (437 students), and Carrizo Springs J H (277 students). See the Carrizo Springs Cisd district page for the complete list.