- Enrollment
- 207
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cross Plains, TX
Cross Plains H S
Federal NCES profile for Cross Plains H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481581001150
👥 S:T ratio 63
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cross Plains H S earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Texas schools.
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.3:1
- small classes for Texas
- 63.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 158
- students enrolled
Cross Plains H S has class sizes smaller than 92% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Cross Plains Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481581001150 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Cross Plains H S shrank from 168 students in 2022-23 to 152 in 2023-24 (-9.5%).
Teacher FTE added 17.4 → 21.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-16 students YoY 481581001150 · Cross Plains, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
158 enr · 9.3:1 · 63.1% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Cross Plains El (207 students)
Cross Plains H S shrank from 168 students in 2022-23 to 152 in 2023-24 (-9.5%). Teacher FTE added 17.4 → 21.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
How Cross Plains H S compares
Cross Plains H S is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.3:1 | ▼ 37% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.1% | ▲ 2% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 158 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.3:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
158
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
9.3:1
students per teacher
- 37% below state mean
Top 8% in Texas - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.0%
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
$14,223
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.5%
Hispanic or Latino 21.5%
Largest group: White at 78.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.8, Cross Plains H S is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cross Plains Isd reports $14,223 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cross Plains H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cross Plains El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cross Plains H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~158 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cross Plains H S
How many students attend Cross Plains H S?
Cross Plains H S has 158 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cross Plains, TX. CCD year-over-year: 168 (2022-23) → 152 (2023-24), down 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cross Plains H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Cross Plains H S is 9.3:1, which is 37% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 41% 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 Cross Plains H S?
63.1% of students at Cross Plains H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cross Plains H S?
The largest demographic group at Cross Plains H S is White at 78.5% of enrollment, in Cross Plains, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cross Plains H S?
Cross Plains 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).
What other schools are in Cross Plains Isd?
Besides Cross Plains H S, Cross Plains Isd also operates Cross Plains El (207 students). See the Cross Plains Isd district page for the complete list.