- Enrollment
- 447
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Childress, TX
Childress H S
Federal NCES profile for Childress H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 481386000871
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Childress H S earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Texas schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Childress · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.6:1
- small classes for Texas
- 41.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Childress H S has class sizes smaller than 91% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Childress H S ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Childress, TX.
School address
District: Childress Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481386000871 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Childress H S held near 318 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 33.6 → 31.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 481386000871 · Childress, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
317 enr · 9.6:1 · 41.6% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Childress El (447 students)
Childress H S held near 318 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 33.6 → 31.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Childress H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Childress El
Childress El
447 students
- This school
Childress H S
317 students
- Childress J H
Childress J H
214 students
What this shows Childress H S reports 317 students on the CCD universe file.
How Childress H S compares
Childress 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 | 9.6:1 | ▼ 35% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.6% | ▼ 33% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 317 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.6:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
317
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
9.6:1
students per teacher
- 35% below state mean
Top 9% in Texas - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
24.3%
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
$12,612
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 317 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 53.6%
Hispanic or Latino 38.2%
African American 3.5%
Two or More 2.5%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 53.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.5, Childress H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Childress Isd reports $12,612 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Childress H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Childress El | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Childress J H | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Childress H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 214
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~317 students)
Frequently asked questions about Childress H S
How many students attend Childress H S?
Childress H S has 317 students enrolled. It is a high school in Childress, TX. CCD year-over-year: 303 (2022-23) → 318 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Childress H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Childress H S is 9.6:1, which is 35% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 39% 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 Childress H S?
41.6% of students at Childress H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Childress H S?
The largest demographic group at Childress H S is White at 53.6% of enrollment, in Childress, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Childress H S?
Childress H S has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Childress H S rank among public schools in Childress?
By Resource Investment Index, Childress H S ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Childress, 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 Childress Isd?
Besides Childress H S, Childress Isd also operates Childress El (447 students) and Childress J H (214 students). See the Childress Isd district page for the complete list.