Enrollment
524
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 481470000963
👥 S:T ratio 45
📚 AP courses 35
🌟 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 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Columbus · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
47.9%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Columbus H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Columbus H S
Columbus H S is a mid-sized high school in Columbus, Texas, enrolling 524 students.
At 13.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Texas median, within a few percentage points of the 14.7:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 47.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 524 students, its enrollment sits close to the Texas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 1,298 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #194.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (46%) and White (46%) (diversity index 57/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 7 Advanced Placement courses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 16.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Columbus Isd also operates Columbus El (798 students) and Columbus J H (323 students) alongside Columbus H S.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Columbus H S compares
Columbus H S on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,966
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Columbus Isd, which includes Columbus H S.
$11,966
Per student
-12%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 69.8%
State 14.2%
Federal 16.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 798
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 323
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 14
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~524 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Columbus on the city page.
Is Columbus H S a good school?
Columbus H S earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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