- Enrollment
- 798
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Columbus, TX
Columbus H S
Federal NCES profile for Columbus 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 481470000963
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Columbus H S earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Columbus · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 47.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Columbus H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Columbus H S ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Columbus, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Columbus H S held near 520 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 38.2 → 38.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 481470000963 · Columbus, TX High · MID · TRAD
524 enr · 13.8:1 · 47.9% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Columbus El (798 students)
Columbus H S held near 520 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 38.2 → 38.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Columbus H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Columbus El
Columbus El
798 students
- This school
Columbus H S
524 students
- Columbus J H
Columbus J H
323 students
- Columbus Alter 14
Columbus Alternative School
14 students
What this shows Columbus H S reports 524 students on the CCD universe file.
How Columbus H S compares
Columbus 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 | 13.8:1 | ▼ 6% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.9% | ▼ 23% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 524 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
524
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 45% in Texas - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.5%
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
$12,527
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
45
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 46.2%
White 45.6%
African American 6.7%
Two or More 1.1%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 46.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.4, Columbus H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Columbus Isd reports $12,527 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Columbus H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus El | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Columbus J H | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Columbus Alternative School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Columbus H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 323
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 14
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~524 students)
Frequently asked questions about Columbus H S
How many students attend Columbus H S?
Columbus H S has 524 students enrolled. It is a high school in Columbus, TX. CCD year-over-year: 505 (2022-23) → 520 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Columbus H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Columbus H S is 13.8:1, which is 6% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 12% 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 Columbus H S?
47.9% of students at Columbus H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Columbus H S?
The largest demographic group at Columbus H S is Hispanic or Latino at 46.2% of enrollment, in Columbus, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Columbus H S?
Columbus H S has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Columbus H S rank among public schools in Columbus?
By Resource Investment Index, Columbus H S ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Columbus, 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 Columbus Isd?
Besides Columbus H S, Columbus Isd also operates Columbus El (798 students), Columbus J H (323 students), and Columbus Alternative School (14 students). See the Columbus Isd district page for the complete list.