- Enrollment
- 334
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Coleman, TX
Coleman H S
Federal NCES profile for Coleman H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 481455000943
👥 S:T ratio 66
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Coleman H S earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Coleman · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.5:1
- small classes for Texas
- 37.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Coleman H S has class sizes smaller than 95% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Coleman H S ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Coleman, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+29 students YoY
Coleman H S grew from 203 students in 2022-23 to 232 in 2023-24 (+14.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 27.8 → 23.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+29 students YoY 481455000943 · Coleman, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
229 enr · 8.5:1 · 37.9% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Coleman El (334 students)
Coleman H S grew from 203 students in 2022-23 to 232 in 2023-24 (+14.3%). Teacher FTE lost 27.8 → 23.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Coleman H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Coleman El
Coleman El
334 students
- Coleman J H
Coleman J H
233 students
- This school
Coleman H S
229 students
What this shows Coleman H S reports 229 students on the CCD universe file.
How Coleman H S compares
Coleman H S is a growing 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 | 8.5:1 | ▼ 42% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.9% | ▼ 39% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 229 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.5:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
229
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
8.5:1
students per teacher
- 42% below state mean
Top 5% in Texas - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.0%
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
$14,521
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 229 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
28
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 62.9%
Hispanic or Latino 28.4%
Two or More 7.0%
African American 1.3%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 62.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.9, Coleman H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Coleman Isd reports $14,521 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Coleman H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coleman El | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coleman J H | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Coleman H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 233
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~229 students)
Frequently asked questions about Coleman H S
How many students attend Coleman H S?
Coleman H S has 229 students enrolled. It is a high school in Coleman, TX. CCD year-over-year: 203 (2022-23) → 232 (2023-24), up 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Coleman H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Coleman H S is 8.5:1, which is 42% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 46% 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 Coleman H S?
37.9% of students at Coleman H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Coleman H S?
The largest demographic group at Coleman H S is White at 62.9% of enrollment, in Coleman, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Coleman H S?
Coleman H S has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Coleman H S rank among public schools in Coleman?
By Resource Investment Index, Coleman H S ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Coleman, 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 Coleman Isd?
Besides Coleman H S, Coleman Isd also operates Coleman El (334 students) and Coleman J H (233 students). See the Coleman Isd district page for the complete list.