Enrollment
154
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cumby, TX
Cumby Collegiate H S
Federal NCES profile for Cumby Collegiate H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481602001174
👥 S:T ratio 69
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cumby Collegiate H S earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Texas schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Cumby · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 7.7:1
- small classes for Texas
- 52.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Cumby Collegiate H S has class sizes smaller than 96% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cumby Collegiate H S ranks #2 of 3 schools in Cumby, TX.
School address
District: Cumby Collegiate Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481602001174 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
7.7:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-48% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.3%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cumby Collegiate H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cumby Collegiate H S
Cumby Collegiate H S is a higher-need, small combined-grade school in Cumby, Texas, enrolling 154 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 7.7:1, Cumby Collegiate H S is leaner than roughly 96% of Texas schools and 48% under the state's 14.7:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 52.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 154 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 359 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #298, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%) (diversity index 41/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 308 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 6 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Its district, Cumby Collegiate Isd, also runs Cumby El (182 students).
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 Cumby Collegiate H S compares
Cumby Collegiate 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 | 7.7:1 | ▼ 48% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.3% | ▼ 16% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 154 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.7:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
154
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
52.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
7.7:1
students per teacher
- 48% below state mean
Top 4% in Texas - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
38.3%
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
$13,531
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
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
White 74.7%
Hispanic or Latino 18.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.6%
Two or More 1.9%
African American 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: White at 74.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.5, Cumby Collegiate H S is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cumby Collegiate Isd, which includes Cumby Collegiate H S.
$13,531
Per student
-1%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.1%
State 62.7%
Federal 13.2%
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 Cumby Collegiate H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cumby El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cumby Collegiate H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 182
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other 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 (~154 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~7.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Cumby Collegiate H S
How many students attend Cumby Collegiate H S?
Cumby Collegiate H S has 154 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cumby, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cumby Collegiate H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Cumby Collegiate H S is 7.7:1, which is 48% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 51% 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 Cumby Collegiate H S?
52.3% of students at Cumby Collegiate H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cumby Collegiate H S?
The largest demographic group at Cumby Collegiate H S is White at 74.7% of enrollment, in Cumby, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cumby Collegiate H S?
Cumby Collegiate H S has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cumby Collegiate H S rank among schools in Cumby?
By Resource Investment Index, Cumby Collegiate H S ranks #2 of 3 schools in Cumby, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Cumby on the city page.
Is Cumby Collegiate H S a good school?
Cumby Collegiate H S earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Texas schools. 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 Cumby Collegiate Isd?
Besides Cumby Collegiate H S, Cumby Collegiate Isd also operates Cumby El (182 students). See the Cumby Collegiate Isd district page for the complete list.
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