- Enrollment
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Comfort, TX
Comfort H S
Federal NCES profile for Comfort H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 481479000979
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Comfort H S earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Comfort · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.7:1
- students per teacher
- 41.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Comfort H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Comfort H S ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Comfort, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Comfort H S held near 365 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.5 → 30.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 481479000979 · Comfort, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
369 enr · 12.7:1 · 41.5% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Comfort El (472 students)
Comfort H S held near 365 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.5 → 30.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Comfort H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Comfort El
Comfort El
472 students
- This school
Comfort H S
369 students
- Comfort Middle
Comfort Middle
231 students
What this shows Comfort H S reports 369 students on the CCD universe file.
How Comfort H S compares
Comfort 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 | 12.7:1 | ▼ 14% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.5% | ▼ 33% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 369 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
369
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 31% in Texas - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
26.0%
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
$13,811
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 369 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
53
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 60.4%
White 37.1%
Two or More 1.6%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 60.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.7, Comfort H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Comfort Isd reports $13,811 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Comfort H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comfort El | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Comfort Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Comfort H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 231
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~369 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Comfort H S
How many students attend Comfort H S?
Comfort H S has 369 students enrolled. It is a high school in Comfort, TX. CCD year-over-year: 364 (2022-23) → 365 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Comfort H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Comfort H S is 12.7:1, which is 14% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 19% 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 Comfort H S?
41.5% of students at Comfort H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Comfort H S?
The largest demographic group at Comfort H S is Hispanic or Latino at 60.4% of enrollment, in Comfort, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Comfort H S?
Comfort H S has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Comfort H S rank among public schools in Comfort?
By Resource Investment Index, Comfort H S ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Comfort, 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 Comfort Isd?
Besides Comfort H S, Comfort Isd also operates Comfort El (472 students) and Comfort Middle (231 students). See the Comfort Isd district page for the complete list.