- Enrollment
- 339
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
High school (grades 9-12) · De Leon, TX
De Leon H S
Federal NCES profile for De Leon H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 481644001405
👥 S:T ratio 65
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 82
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
De Leon H S earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Texas schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in De Leon · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.7:1
- small classes for Texas
- 46.8%
- free-lunch eligible
De Leon H S has class sizes smaller than 94% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, De Leon H S ranks #3 of 3 public schools in De Leon, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
De Leon H S shrank from 218 students in 2022-23 to 203 in 2023-24 (-6.9%).
Teacher FTE added 21.6 → 23.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-15 students YoY 481644001405 · De Leon, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
182 enr · 8.7:1 · 46.8% lunch · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: De Leon El (339 students)
De Leon H S shrank from 218 students in 2022-23 to 203 in 2023-24 (-6.9%). Teacher FTE added 21.6 → 23.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
De Leon H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- De Leon El
De Leon El
339 students
- This school
De Leon H S
182 students
- Perkins Middle 133
Perkins Middle
133 students
What this shows De Leon H S reports 182 students on the CCD universe file.
How De Leon H S compares
De Leon 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 | 8.7:1 | ▼ 41% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.8% | ▼ 24% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 182 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.7:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
182
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
8.7:1
students per teacher
- 41% below state mean
Top 6% in Texas - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
28.0%
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
$15,786
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 91 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 58.8%
Hispanic or Latino 39.0%
Asian 1.1%
African American 0.5%
Two or More 0.5%
Largest group: White at 58.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.2, De Leon H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for De Leon Isd reports $15,786 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How De Leon H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| De Leon El | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Perkins Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to De Leon H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 133
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 70/100
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 (~182 students)
Frequently asked questions about De Leon H S
How many students attend De Leon H S?
De Leon H S has 182 students enrolled. It is a high school in De Leon, TX. CCD year-over-year: 218 (2022-23) → 203 (2023-24), down 15.
What is the student-teacher ratio at De Leon H S?
The student-teacher ratio at De Leon H S is 8.7:1, which is 41% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 45% 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 De Leon H S?
46.8% of students at De Leon H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of De Leon H S?
The largest demographic group at De Leon H S is White at 58.8% of enrollment, in De Leon, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for De Leon H S?
De Leon H S has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (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 De Leon H S rank among public schools in De Leon?
By Resource Investment Index, De Leon H S ranks #3 of 3 public schools in De Leon, 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 De Leon Isd?
Besides De Leon H S, De Leon Isd also operates De Leon El (339 students) and Perkins Middle (133 students). See the De Leon Isd district page for the complete list.