- Enrollment
- 674
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · West Columbia, TX
Columbia H S
Federal NCES profile for Columbia H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481467000958
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 5
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Columbia H S earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 54.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 885
- students enrolled
Columbia H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Columbia-Brazoria Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481467000958 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Columbia H S held near 896 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 58.6 → 58.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 481467000958 · West Columbia, TX Other · MID · TRAD
885 enr · 15.3:1 · 54.9% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: West Columbia El (674 students)
Columbia H S held near 896 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE held 58.6 → 58.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Columbia H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Columbia H S
885 students
- West Columbia
West Columbia El
674 students
- West Brazos J
West Brazos J H
651 students
- Barrow El
Barrow El
360 students
- Wild Peach El 297
Wild Peach El
297 students
- Brazoria Co J 4
Brazoria Co J J a E P
4 students
What this shows Columbia H S reports 885 students on the CCD universe file.
How Columbia H S compares
Columbia 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 | 15.3:1 | ▲ 4% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.9% | ▼ 11% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 885 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
885
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 63% in Texas - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
38.0%
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
$11,619
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 443 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
119
in-school suspensions + 53 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 57.6%
Hispanic or Latino 31.0%
African American 7.0%
Two or More 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 57.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.6, Columbia H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Columbia-Brazoria Isd reports $11,619 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Columbia H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Columbia El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Brazos J H | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Barrow El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wild Peach El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brazoria Co J J a E P | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Columbia H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 651
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 360
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 297
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 4
- Students per teacher
- -
Nationwide other 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 (~885 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Columbia H S
How many students attend Columbia H S?
Columbia H S has 885 students enrolled. It is a public school in West Columbia, TX. CCD year-over-year: 889 (2022-23) → 896 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Columbia H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Columbia H S is 15.3:1, which is 4% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Columbia H S?
54.9% of students at Columbia H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Columbia H S?
The largest demographic group at Columbia H S is White at 57.6% of enrollment, in West Columbia, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Columbia H S?
Columbia H S has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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).
What other schools are in Columbia-Brazoria Isd?
Besides Columbia H S, Columbia-Brazoria Isd also operates West Columbia El (674 students), West Brazos J H (651 students), and Barrow El (360 students). See the Columbia-Brazoria Isd district page for the complete list.