- Enrollment
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Cotulla, TX
Cotulla H S
Federal NCES profile for Cotulla H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 481540001114
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cotulla H S earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Cotulla · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.9:1
- small classes for Texas
- 82.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Cotulla H S has class sizes smaller than 90% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cotulla H S ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Cotulla, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Cotulla H S held near 353 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 36.6 → 43.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 481540001114 · Cotulla, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
356 enr · 9.9:1 · 82.0% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Ramirez-Burks El (468 students)
Cotulla H S held near 353 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 36.6 → 43.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Cotulla H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ramirez-Burks
Ramirez-Burks El
468 students
- This school
Cotulla H S
356 students
- Frank Newman M
Frank Newman Middle
259 students
- Encinal El 74
Encinal El
74 students
What this shows Cotulla H S reports 356 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cotulla H S compares
Cotulla 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 | 9.9:1 | ▼ 33% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.0% | ▲ 32% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 356 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.9:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
356
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.9:1
students per teacher
- 33% below state mean
Top 10% in Texas - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
34.6%
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
$21,168
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 356 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
92
in-school suspensions + 48 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 25.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 39.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 93.5%
White 4.2%
Two or More 0.8%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 93.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.4, Cotulla H S is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cotulla Isd reports $21,168 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cotulla H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ramirez-Burks El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Frank Newman Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Encinal El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cotulla H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 259
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 74
- Students per teacher
- 8.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~356 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cotulla H S
How many students attend Cotulla H S?
Cotulla H S has 356 students enrolled. It is a high school in Cotulla, TX. CCD year-over-year: 345 (2022-23) → 353 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cotulla H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Cotulla H S is 9.9:1, which is 33% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 37% 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 Cotulla H S?
82.0% of students at Cotulla H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cotulla H S?
The largest demographic group at Cotulla H S is Hispanic or Latino at 93.5% of enrollment, in Cotulla, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cotulla H S?
Cotulla H S has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Cotulla H S rank among public schools in Cotulla?
By Resource Investment Index, Cotulla H S ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Cotulla, 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 Cotulla Isd?
Besides Cotulla H S, Cotulla Isd also operates Ramirez-Burks El (468 students), Frank Newman Middle (259 students), and Encinal El (74 students). See the Cotulla Isd district page for the complete list.