- Enrollment
- 838
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Decatur, TX
Decatur H S
Federal NCES profile for Decatur H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 481650001407
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Decatur H S earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Texas schools.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Decatur · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.9:1
- large classes for Texas
- 36.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Decatur H S has class sizes larger than 79% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Decatur H S ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Decatur, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Decatur H S held near 1,162 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 69.2 → 68.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+22 students YoY 481650001407 · Decatur, TX High · MID · TRAD
1,163 enr · 16.9:1 · 36.6% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Mccarroll Middle (838 students)
Decatur H S held near 1,162 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 69.2 → 68.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Decatur H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Decatur H S
1,163 students
- Mccarroll Midd
Mccarroll Middle
838 students
- Carson El
Carson El
489 students
- Rann El
Rann El
471 students
- Young El 445
Young El
445 students
- Stem Academy a 380
Stem Academy at Enis El
380 students
What this shows Decatur H S reports 1,163 students on the CCD universe file.
How Decatur H S compares
Decatur 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 | 16.9:1 | ▲ 15% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.6% | ▼ 41% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,163 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,163
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 79% in Texas - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.2%
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
$11,241
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 388 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
81
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 57.3%
Hispanic or Latino 37.7%
Two or More 2.8%
Asian 0.8%
African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 57.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.9, Decatur H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Decatur Isd reports $11,241 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Decatur H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mccarroll Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Carson El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rann El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Young El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Stem Academy at Enis El | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Decatur H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 489
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 471
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 380
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~1,163 students)
Frequently asked questions about Decatur H S
How many students attend Decatur H S?
Decatur H S has 1,163 students enrolled. It is a high school in Decatur, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,140 (2022-23) → 1,162 (2023-24), nearly flat (+22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Decatur H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Decatur H S is 16.9:1, which is 15% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Decatur H S?
36.6% of students at Decatur H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Decatur H S?
The largest demographic group at Decatur H S is White at 57.3% of enrollment, in Decatur, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Decatur H S?
Decatur H S has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Decatur H S rank among public schools in Decatur?
By Resource Investment Index, Decatur H S ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Decatur, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Decatur on the city page.
What other schools are in Decatur Isd?
Besides Decatur H S, Decatur Isd also operates Mccarroll Middle (838 students), Carson El (489 students), and Rann El (471 students). See the Decatur Isd district page for the complete list.