- Enrollment
- 998
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Cleburne, TX
Cleburne H S
Federal NCES profile for Cleburne H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 481431000917
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cleburne H S earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Cleburne · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 57.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Cleburne H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cleburne H S ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Cleburne, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-53 students YoY
Cleburne H S held near 1,923 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-53 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 142.0 → 146.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-53 students YoY 481431000917 · Cleburne, TX High · MID · TRAD
1,849 enr · 13.1:1 · 57.8% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Ad Wheat Middle (998 students)
Cleburne H S held near 1,923 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-53 headcount). Teacher FTE added 142.0 → 146.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Cleburne H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Cleburne H S
1,849 students
- Ad Wheat Middl
Ad Wheat Middle
998 students
- Lowell Smith J
Lowell Smith Jr Middle
958 students
- Cooke El 501
Cooke El
501 students
- Gerard El 474
Gerard El
474 students
- Coleman El 434
Coleman El
434 students
What this shows Cleburne H S reports 1,849 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cleburne H S compares
Cleburne 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 11% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.8% | ▼ 7% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,849 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,849
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 35% in Texas - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
45.6%
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
$11,921
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 370 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
256
in-school suspensions + 162 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 46.0%
White 42.6%
Two or More 4.5%
African American 3.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.1%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 46.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.3, Cleburne H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 19
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cleburne Isd reports $11,921 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cleburne H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ad Wheat Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lowell Smith Jr Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cooke El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gerard El | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Coleman El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cleburne H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 958
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 501
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 474
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 434
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~1,849 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cleburne H S
How many students attend Cleburne H S?
Cleburne H S has 1,849 students enrolled. It is a high school in Cleburne, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,976 (2022-23) → 1,923 (2023-24), nearly flat (-53).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cleburne H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Cleburne H S is 13.1:1, which is 11% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 17% 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 Cleburne H S?
57.8% of students at Cleburne H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cleburne H S?
The largest demographic group at Cleburne H S is Hispanic or Latino at 46.0% of enrollment, in Cleburne, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cleburne H S?
Cleburne H S has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Cleburne H S rank among high schools in Cleburne?
By Resource Investment Index, Cleburne H S ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Cleburne, 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 Cleburne on the city page.
What other schools are in Cleburne Isd?
Besides Cleburne H S, Cleburne Isd also operates Ad Wheat Middle (998 students), Lowell Smith Jr Middle (958 students), and Cooke El (501 students). See the Cleburne Isd district page for the complete list.