- Enrollment
- 483
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Cuero, TX
Cuero H S
Federal NCES profile for Cuero 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 481596001164
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cuero H S earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Cuero · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.8:1
- small classes for Texas
- 48.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Cuero H S has class sizes smaller than 78% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cuero H S ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Cuero, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Cuero H S held near 641 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 55.0 → 52.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 481596001164 · Cuero, TX High · MID · TRAD
647 enr · 11.8:1 · 48.3% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Hunt El (483 students)
Cuero H S held near 641 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 55.0 → 52.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Cuero H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Cuero H S
647 students
- Hunt El
Hunt El
483 students
- Cuero J H
Cuero J H
439 students
- J C French El
J C French El
319 students
What this shows Cuero H S reports 647 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cuero H S compares
Cuero 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 | 11.8:1 | ▼ 20% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.3% | ▼ 22% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 647 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
647
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 22% in Texas - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
28.9%
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
$13,568
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 216 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
119
in-school suspensions + 78 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 47.0%
White 43.0%
African American 7.1%
Two or More 2.5%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.9, Cuero H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cuero Isd reports $13,568 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cuero H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hunt El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cuero J H | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| J C French El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cuero H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 439
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 319
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~647 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cuero H S
How many students attend Cuero H S?
Cuero H S has 647 students enrolled. It is a high school in Cuero, TX. CCD year-over-year: 638 (2022-23) → 641 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cuero H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Cuero H S is 11.8:1, which is 20% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 25% 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 Cuero H S?
48.3% of students at Cuero H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cuero H S?
The largest demographic group at Cuero H S is Hispanic or Latino at 47.0% of enrollment, in Cuero, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cuero H S?
Cuero H S has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Cuero H S rank among public schools in Cuero?
By Resource Investment Index, Cuero H S ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Cuero, 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 Cuero Isd?
Besides Cuero H S, Cuero Isd also operates Hunt El (483 students), Cuero J H (439 students), and J C French El (319 students). See the Cuero Isd district page for the complete list.